Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer of United Technologies Corp. (UTC), 2015-2020. Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Organization of UTC with global responsibility for Human Resources and Communications functions 2012-2015. Ms. Amato joined UTC in 1985 at Pratt & Whitney and held a variety of the most senior human resources leadership positions across the corporation in both aerospace and commercial building systems, including UTC Climate, Controls & Security (2011-2012), Carrier (2010-2011), Pratt & Whitney (2006-2009) and Sikorsky (1997-2006). Ms. Amato is a recipient of the YWCA Women Achievers Award. She is currently a member of the Board of Directors for Children s Healthcare Charity, Inc. and Wake Forest University College Board of Visitors. Ms. Amato holds a bachelor s degree in political science from Davidson College and a law degree from the University of Connecticut. Ms. Amato has over 30 years of experience in various roles with responsibilities ranging from integrating acquisitions to human resources to executive compensation. The Board of Directors believes Ms. Amato s independence, her broad experience, and her leadership roles support the Board s conclusion that Ms. Amato should serve as a director of the Company.