David Hess
Director/Board Member at WOODWARD, INC.
Net worth: 4 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
David Peter Hess is currently serving as the Vice Chairman at The Discovery Center.
He is also an Independent Director at Southwest Airlines Co., Woodward, Inc., and ATI, Inc. (Texas).
Additionally, he holds positions as a Director at GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems, Inc., Arconic Defense, Inc., Hartford HealthCare Endowment LLC, and The National World War II Museum, Inc. In his former roles, Mr. Hess served as the Chief Executive Officer at Arconic Corp.
from 2017 to 2019.
He was also the Chairman & President at The Pratt & Whitney Co., Inc. from 2009 to 2014.
Furthermore, he held the position of Chairman at IAE International Aero Engines AG.
He served as a Director at Cytec Industries, Inc. and RTI International Metals, Inc. from 2014 to 2015.
Mr. Hess was the Chief Customer Officer-Aerospace & Executive VP at United Technologies Corp.
from 2016 to 2017 and held the position of Group President at the same company.
He was the President of Hamilton Sundstrand Corp.
from 1979 to 2005 and a Member-Governors Board at Aerospace Industries Association.
Mr. Hess completed his undergraduate studies at Hamilton College (New York) and obtained undergraduate and graduate degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
He also holds a graduate degree from MIT Sloan School of Management.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
WOODWARD, INC.
0.03% | 2023-11-26 | 16,463 ( 0.03% ) | 3 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
ATI INC.
0.02% | 2023-05-15 | 25,272 ( 0.02% ) | 1 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
0.00% | 2023-05-16 | 9,534 ( 0.00% ) | 278 297 $ | 2024-03-30 |
David Hess active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ATI INC. | Director/Board Member | 2019-05-29 |
| WOODWARD, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2021-01-26 |
| SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. | Director/Board Member | 2021-11-17 |
The National World War II Museum, Inc.
 The National World War II Museum, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The National World War II Museum, Inc. exhibits artefacts from World War II. It offers compelling blend of sweeping narrative, poignant personal detail, the Museum features immersive exhibits, multimedia experiences, an expansive collection of artifacts and first-person oral histories to take visitors inside the story of the war. The company was founded by Stephen E. Ambrose in 2002 and is headquartered in New Orleans, LA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Arconic Defense, Inc.
 Arconic Defense, Inc. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Arconic Defense, Inc. is engaged in the provision of land, sea, and air defense solutions for the Armed Forces of the United States. It offers forgings, sheets and plate, aluminum powder, aluminum investment castings, fasteners, hard alloy extrusions, mill products, and engineered products. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Washington, MO. | Director/Board Member | - |
GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems, Inc.
 GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems, Inc. provides military transparency systems. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Garden Grove, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
| The Discovery Center | Director/Board Member | - |
| Hartford HealthCare Endowment LLC | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of David Hess
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| HOWMET AEROSPACE INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2018-01-14 |
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Training of David Hess
| Hamilton College (New York) | Undergraduate Degree |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Graduate Degree |
| MIT Sloan School of Management | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 4 |
|---|---|
| SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. | Transportation |
| WOODWARD, INC. | Producer Manufacturing |
| ATI INC. | Non-Energy Minerals |
| HOWMET AEROSPACE INC. | Electronic Technology |
| Private companies | 14 |
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Cytec Industries, Inc.
 Cytec Industries, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Cytec Industries, Inc. develops, manufactures, and sells specialty materials and chemicals. The firm operates through four segments: Aerospace Materials, Industrial Materials, In Process Separation, and Additive Technologies. The Aerospace Materials segment is a global provider of technologically advanced materials for aerospace markets. Its products includes advanced composites, structural, and film adhesives. The Industrial Materials segment provides structural materials and process materials. The In Process Separation segment provides mining chemicals and phosphines. The Additive Technologies segment provides polymer additives, specialty additives, and formulated resins. The company was founded in December 1993 and is headquartered in Woodland Park, NJ. | Process Industries |
United Technologies Corp.
 United Technologies Corp. Industrial ConglomeratesProducer Manufacturing United Technologies Corp. engages in the provision of products and services to the building systems and aerospace industries worldwide. It operates through the following business segments: Otis; Carrier; Pratt and Whitney; and Collins Aerospace Systems. The Otis segment designs, manufactures, sells, and installs elevators, escalators, moving walkways, and service. The Carrier segment provides heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration solutions. The Pratt and Whitney segment includes aircraft engines for the commercial, military, business jet, and general aviation markets. The Collins Aerospace Systems segment offers technologically advanced aerospace products and aftermarket service solutions for aircraft manufacturers, airlines, regional, business and general aviation markets, military, space and undersea operations. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Farmington, CT. | Producer Manufacturing |
RTI International Metals, Inc.
 RTI International Metals, Inc. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals RTI International Metals, Inc. operates as a producer and supplier of titanium mill products. It engages in manufacturing fabricated titanium and metal components for the international aerospace, defense, energy, medical device and industrial markets. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. | Non-Energy Minerals |
The Pratt & Whitney Co., Inc.
 The Pratt & Whitney Co., Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology The Pratt & Whitney Co., Inc. designs, manufactures, and services aircraft engines and auxiliary power units. It offers commercial engine, military engine, and auxiliary power units. The company was founded by Frederick Rentschler in 1925 and is headquartered in East Hartford, CT. | Electronic Technology |
Hamilton Sundstrand Corp.
 Hamilton Sundstrand Corp. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Hamilton Sundstrand Corp. designs, manufactures and supplies aerospace and industrial products. The firm offers fuel and special fluid pumps, engine control systems, primary and secondary flight controls and actuation systems, ram air turbine emergency systems, and other related products. The company was founded on June 1999 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC. | Electronic Technology |
Hartford HealthCare Corp.
 Hartford HealthCare Corp. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Hartford HealthCare Corp. provides healthcare services. It offers behavioral and mental health, bone and joint, cancer care, cardiology and heart care, centers for surgical weight loss, diabetes and endocrinology, emergency services, neurosciences, pain treatment, physical rehabilitation, senior services, and women's health. The company was founded in 1854 and is headquartered in Hartford, CT. | Health Services |
Aerospace Industries Association
 Aerospace Industries Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Aerospace Industries Association has been advocating for the aerospace industry for over 100 years. The private company is based in Arlington, VA. Eric K. Fanning has been the CEO of the company since 2018. With over 300 member companies, the organization is led by CEO-level officers who work to strengthen the industry's ability to support America's national security and economy. The association advocates for effective federal investments, innovative technologies, policies that enhance competitiveness, and a diverse workforce. AIA also helps its nearly 340 members improve the safety of air transportation, make it more secure, and drive exploration and innovation. | Commercial Services |
The National World War II Museum, Inc.
The National World War II Museum, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The National World War II Museum, Inc. exhibits artefacts from World War II. It offers compelling blend of sweeping narrative, poignant personal detail, the Museum features immersive exhibits, multimedia experiences, an expansive collection of artifacts and first-person oral histories to take visitors inside the story of the war. The company was founded by Stephen E. Ambrose in 2002 and is headquartered in New Orleans, LA. | Consumer Services |
IAE International Aero Engines AG
 IAE International Aero Engines AG Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology IAE International Aero Engines AG designs and manufactures aero engines. It manages the engineering, sales, production, customer support, and aftermarket services. The company was founded by Robert E. Rosati in 1983 and is headquartered in East Hartford, CT. | Electronic Technology |
GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems, Inc.
GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems, Inc. provides military transparency systems. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Garden Grove, CA. | Electronic Technology |
Arconic Defense, Inc.
Arconic Defense, Inc. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Arconic Defense, Inc. is engaged in the provision of land, sea, and air defense solutions for the Armed Forces of the United States. It offers forgings, sheets and plate, aluminum powder, aluminum investment castings, fasteners, hard alloy extrusions, mill products, and engineered products. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Washington, MO. | Producer Manufacturing |
| The Discovery Center | |
Arconic Corp.
 Arconic Corp. AluminumNon-Energy Minerals Arconic Corp. engages in manufacturing aluminum sheet, plate, extrusions and architectural products. It operates through the following business segments: Rolled Products, Extrusions, and Building and Construction Systems. The Rolled Products segment involves the production of finished goods ranging from airframes and automotive body panels to industrial plate and brazing sheet. The Extrusions segment produces extruded products, including aerospace shapes automotive shapes, seamless tubes, hollows, mortar fins and high strength rods and bars. The Building and Construction Systems segment manufactures differentiated products and building envelope solutions, including entrances, curtain walls, windows, composite panels, and coil coated sheets. The company was founded on August 14, 2019 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. | Non-Energy Minerals |
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