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Gregory Hayes

Former Chief Executive Officer & Chairman, RTX Corporation

Search every verified Gregory Hayes interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Gregory Hayes, CEO and Chairman of RTX, has been discussing the company's performance and the geopolitical landscape in recent interviews and earnings calls. He stated that RTX is seeing "unprecedented demand" for munitions and defense systems, citing a $75 billion defense backlog. Hayes argued that the U.S. needs to provide Ukraine with additional weapons to support its air defenses, saying "Ukrainians are fighting this war for NATO" and that "the only way they're going to prevail is if NATO and the US specifically steps up to the bar." He also noted that the company is working to increase production of Patriot air defense systems and Iron Dome interceptors, though he said it takes about two years to bring new production online. On the commercial side, Hayes addressed the Pratt & Whitney GTF engine issue, describing it as a "manufacturing quality issue with the powdered metal" used to form turbine disks. He said the company is making progress on inspections and ramping up production, and that the financial impact is estimated at about $6 billion total for RTX's share. Hayes also announced that Chris Calio will succeed him as CEO effective May 2024, while Hayes will remain as executive chairman. He described RTX as "the best positioned A&D company in the world today" with a strong backlog and portfolio of technologies.

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