Pratt & Whitney has appointed Satheeshkumar “Kumar” Kumarasingam as President of Pratt & Whitney Canada, effective June 1. He succeeds Maria Della Posta, who has announced her retirement, and will report to Pratt & Whitney President Shane Eddy.
“Pratt & Whitney Canada holds a leading position across all its segments, with a portfolio of nearly 75,000 engines in service and 14,000 customers worldwide,” said Eddy. “Kumar has been an instrumental leader across Pratt & Whitney and brings extensive experience, along with a deep understanding of customers and the markets in which Pratt & Whitney Canada operates. I am confident he will continue to drive innovative growth, deliver exceptional customer service, and maximise operational performance globally. I also thank Maria for her service and lasting impact on Pratt & Whitney Canada, a strong organisation that will play a key role in shaping RTX’s future success.”
Kumarasingam joined Pratt & Whitney in 1995 and has held roles in engineering, quality, operations, sales and marketing, and customer service. He was appointed Chief Transformation and Strategy Officer in 2022 and Chief Digital Officer in 2025.
