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ORTBERG, Robert K. (Kelly)
ORTBERG, Robert K. (Kelly) (Dubuque, IA-- ). In September 2012, Rockwell Collins, a major American manufacturer in the aerospace industry, announced that Ortberg, a graduate of the University of Iowa with a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, would become the company's president. In this role, Ortberg was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company, including oversight of its commercial and government businesses and supporting operating functions.
Previously, Ortberg served as executive vice president and chief operating officer of Government Systems, which provides airborne and surface solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense, Ministries of Defense throughout the world and manufacturers of military platforms. He was named to this position in February 2010.
He also served as executive vice president and chief operating officer of Commercial Systems for Rockwell Collins, which produces aviation electronics and communications for the air transport, business aviation and regional airline market segments. He was appointed to this position in October 2006.
On April 19, 2013, Rockwell Collins announced that Ortberg would become the company's chief executive officer. He was also serving on the University of Iowa's Engineering Advisory Board.
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Source:
"Dubuque Native to be Next CEO of Rockwell," Telegraph Herald, April 21, 2013, p. 11A
"Robert K. Ortberg." www.rockwellcollins.com