Gregory H. Gernhardt named President, Pratt & Whitney Commercial Engines

Pratt & Whitney appointed Gregory H. Gernhardt, president, Pratt & Whitney Commercial Engines, effective immediately. Gernhardt will report to Pratt & Whitney President Paul Adams and succeeds David M. Brantner, who has decided to depart the company. Gernhardt will be responsible for all Commercial Engines program management, sales and marketing activities, and will continue to lead Pratt & Whitney through the transformation of its commercial engine business. He and his team will support airlines and OEM aircraft manufacturers with the company’s renewed portfolio of Pratt & Whitney and IAE engines.