Pratt & Whitney, a business of RTX (NYSE: RTX), has appointed Ashish Saraf as Vice President and Country Head for India. In his new role, Ashish will oversee the company’s strategic initiatives and expansion efforts across the Indian market.
As the senior-most leader for Pratt & Whitney in India, Ashish will be responsible for driving growth across key business functions, including engineering, supply chain, customer service, operations, and digital transformation. His leadership is expected to further strengthen the company’s presence and operations in the region.
Prior to joining Pratt & Whitney, Ashish was the Country Director and Chairman of Thales India, where he led operations spanning aerospace, defense, biometrics, cybersecurity, and the company’s Global Capability Center. He brings over two decades of experience across consulting and industry roles, with expertise in the aerospace, defense, and manufacturing sectors. His earlier leadership positions include roles at Airbus, the Tata-Sikorsky joint venture, and Deloitte Consulting, where he worked on strategy and operations for clients across the U.S. and Europe.
“Over the past four years, Pratt & Whitney has invested more than $40 million to expand its capabilities in India across engineering, digital transformation, supply chain, and aftermarket services,” said Satheeshkumar Kumarasingam, Chief Digital Officer at Pratt & Whitney. “Ashish’s broad experience and leadership will be instrumental as we continue our growth journey in India.”
Pratt & Whitney has supported India’s aviation sector for more than 70 years. Today, the company employs over 800 professionals in the country and supports nearly 600 aircraft across commercial, regional, and defense sectors, including the Airbus A320neo, ATR 72, and Indian Air Force platforms like the C-295 and C-17 Globemaster III.
Pratt & Whitney is a global leader in designing, manufacturing, and servicing aircraft engines and auxiliary power units. It is part of RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense group, which also includes Collins Aerospace and Raytheon. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, RTX employs over 185,000 people worldwide and reported sales of more than $80 billion in 2024. The company focuses on advancing aviation, building integrated defense systems, and delivering next-generation technology to meet critical global needs.
