Della Posta To Succeed Saabas as President of P&WC

Maria Della Posta is taking the helm of Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) as president, effective June 1. Della Posta succeeds John Saabas, who is retiring after leading the Canadian engine maker since 2009 and serving with P&WC since 1985. In her new role, she will report directly to Bob Leduc, president of the parent Pratt & Whitney organization.

A 34-year P&WC veteran, Della Posta most recently was senior v-p. She joined P&WC in 1985 and held roles of increasing responsibility in supply chain, finance, and customer service. She became v-p of customer support in 2001 and senior v-p of sales and marketing in 2010 before taking the role of senior v-p.

"Maria has been instrumental in building Pratt & Whitney Canada's portfolio throughout her career,” Leduc said. “Maria brings extensive experience and a deep understanding of our customers and the markets in which we operate. As leader of Pratt & Whitney Canada's global business, I am confident that Maria will continue to drive sustainable growth and deliver exceptional customer service while maximizing operational performance worldwide.”