UTC names Margaret M. Smyth as Vice President, Controller

Margaret M. Smyth today was named Vice President, Controller, for United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX), effective August 15. She will report to Gregory J. Hayes, Vice President, Accounting & Finance.

Smyth, 43, has been Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer for 3M Co. since 2005. She joined 3M after working for several years as a senior partner in technology, media and telecommunications for Deloitte & Touche in New York City. Earlier in her career, Smyth rose to the post of audit partner at Arthur Andersen in New York City.

“Peggy brings impressive talent and experience to the position of Controller and we look forward to her leadership in this important role,” Hayes said.

Smyth holds a Master of Science degree in accounting from the Stern School of Business at New York University, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Fordham University. Both degrees were awarded summa cum laude.

United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Conn., provides a broad range of high technology products and services to the building systems and aerospace industries worldwide.