United Technologies Corp. has promoted William M. Brown, president of its UTC Fire & Safety division, to oversee corporate strategy and development.
Brown, named a UTC senior vice president, will provide a comprehensive and fully integrated approach to acquisitions and other growth initiatives, UTC Chairman and CEO Louis Chenevert said in a statement.
Meanwhile, Scott Buckhout takes over as president at UTC Fire & Security.
Under Brown’s watch, UTC Fire & Security grew sales from $4.2 billion to $6.5 billion while tripling operating profits to become a global leader in the fire safety and electronic security markets, UTC said.
