Summary
Raytheon Technologies Corporation (RTX) announced a significant change in its senior accounting leadership through an 8-K filing on September 1, 2021. Effective September 1, 2021, Amy L. Johnson has been appointed as the new Corporate Vice President and Controller, and will also assume the role of the Company's principal accounting officer. This appointment follows the departure of Michael J. Wood, who resigned after a medical leave of absence, and the interim service of Steven A. Forrest as Acting Controller during that period. Ms. Johnson brings extensive experience to her new role, having joined a predecessor company, United Technologies Corporation, in 2005. Her career at RTX and its predecessor includes significant positions such as Vice President, Finance, Commercial Engines at Pratt & Whitney, and Vice President and Controller of Pratt & Whitney, among other financial and reporting roles. Her background also includes experience as a senior auditor at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, giving her over 20 years of combined accounting, auditing, and financial management expertise. The filing details her qualifications and tenure, indicating a smooth transition with a well-qualified internal candidate.
Key Highlights
- 1Amy L. Johnson appointed Corporate Vice President and Controller, effective September 1, 2021.
- 2Ms. Johnson will also serve as the Company's principal accounting officer.
- 3The appointment follows the resignation of Michael J. Wood.
- 4Steven A. Forrest, who served as Acting Controller, will continue as Vice President and Assistant Controller.
- 5Ms. Johnson has over 20 years of accounting, auditing, and financial management experience.
- 6Ms. Johnson has been with UTC (a predecessor of RTX) since 2005, holding various senior finance roles, including at Pratt & Whitney.