# Christopher Calio

> Christopher T. Calio is chairman and chief executive officer of RTX. A political science graduate with law and business degrees, he joined United Technologies in 2005 as counsel, later led Pratt & Whitney and oversaw RTX operations before becoming CEO in May 2024 and chairman in April 2025. His public priorities center on customer commitments, production, quality and technology.

- **Role:** Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at RTX
- **Organizations:** RTX, Pratt & Whitney, United Technologies Corporation, UTC Aerospace Systems
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** BA, Political Science, Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut, Juris Doctor, University of Connecticut, MBA, University of Connecticut
- **Known for:** Led Pratt & Whitney’s Commercial Engines business and subsequently Pratt & Whitney., Managed the realignment of RTX from four business segments to three as chief operating officer., Led the Commercial Engines legal department during development and launch of the Airbus A320neo program.

## Career timeline

- **2005** — Joined United Technologies as counsel.
- **2015-2017** — Chief of staff to the United Technologies chairman and CEO.
- **2017-2019** — President of Pratt & Whitney Commercial Engines.
- **2020-2022** — President of Pratt & Whitney, beginning January 1, 2020.
- **2022** — Became chief operating officer of Raytheon Technologies on March 1.
- **2023** — Added the president title on March 1; joined the RTX board on December 14.
- **2024** — Succeeded Gregory Hayes as RTX CEO on May 2.
- **2025** — Became RTX chairman on April 30.

## Achievements

- Led Pratt & Whitney’s Commercial Engines business and subsequently Pratt & Whitney.
- Managed the realignment of RTX from four business segments to three as chief operating officer.
- Led the Commercial Engines legal department during development and launch of the Airbus A320neo program.
- Helped lead the acquisition of Rolls-Royce’s share in the International Aero Engines collaboration.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — RTX reported Q3 sales of $25.0 billion and a $340 billion backlog on October 20; Calio emphasized output, cost structure and technology investment.
- **2026-07** — RTX reported Q2 sales of $24.7 billion and a $289 billion backlog, and raised its full-year outlook.
- **2026-04** — Visited Wichita aerospace suppliers with RTX operations and supply chain leaders and Senator Jerry Moran.
- **2025-04** — Became RTX chairman, effective April 30.

## Links

- Website: https://www.rtx.com/who-we-are/corporate-governance/christopher-calio
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-calio

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