United Technologies Corp has named Robert Leduc as president of Sikorsky Aircraft, succeeding Mick Maurer, who will move to the newly created position of UTC senior vice president, strategic projects. The appointments are effective immediately, and both Leduc and Maurer will report to UTC president and chief executive officer Gregory Hayes.

Prior to his retirement in 2014, Leduc, 59, enjoyed a successful 35-year career at United Technologies, having held numerous senior leadership roles at Pratt & Whitney, Hamilton Sundstrand and UTC Aerospace Systems.