Ortberg appointed CEO at Rockwell Collins

Kelly Ortberg takes over from Clay Jones who retired after 34 years with the company, Jones will continue as a non-executive chairman. Ortberg has also been appointed to the company’s board of directors and to the board’s executive committee.

Ortberg, who joined Rockwell Collins in 1987, became president in September 2012.

“We’re fortunate to have such a proven and qualified successor as CEO,” said Anthony Carbone, the company’s lead independent director. “Kelly’s strong record of success, passion to win and extensive knowledge of our customers and business make him the ideal choice to lead Rockwell Collins into the future.”

Carbone added, “As we welcome Kelly to his new role, we owe a great deal of gratitude and admiration to Clay for his tireless efforts working on behalf of our customers, shareholders and employees. He is a widely recognized and deeply respected industry leader, and we look forward to his continued guidance as board chairman.”

Ortberg holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Iowa.