David Gitlin

David L. Gitlin was born in Hartford, Connecticut, the second of three brothers in a close-knit family. He attended Cornell University, graduating in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Government, and earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 1995. Gitlin holds an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management. He is married to Stephanie, whom he met at Cornell.

Before joining Carrier, he was President and Chief Operating Officer of Collins Aerospace, which was created by bringing together UTC Aerospace Systems and Rockwell Collins. Prior to Collins Aerospace, he was President of UTC Aerospace Systems, which was created by bringing together Goodrich Corporation and Hamilton Sundstrand. Prior to UTC Aerospace Systems, David worked for Hamilton Sundstrand as President of Aerospace Customers & Business Development; President of Auxiliary Power, Engine & Control Systems; Vice President and General Manager of Hamilton Sundstrand Power Systems; Vice President of Pratt & Whitney programs; and General Manager of Rolls-Royce/General Electric programs.

Career history

• Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Carrier Global Corporation (since 2019 as CEO; Chairman since April 2021)
• President & Chief Operating Officer, Collins Aerospace
• President, UTC Aerospace Systems
• President, Aerospace Customers & Business Development; Hamilton Sundstrand
• Vice President and General Manager, Hamilton Sundstrand Power Systems

Gitlin led the spinoff and transformation of Carrier into an independent, publicly traded company and demonstrated remarkable leadership throughout the COVID-19 crisis. Between the April 2020 separation and the end of 2024, Carrier recorded total shareholder returns of 330%, beating the S&P 500 index and most major market performers including Apple and Microsoft. The $13.3 billion acquisition of Viessmann Climate Solutions in 2024 was one of the largest in HVAC history, expanding heat pump and sustainable solutions capabilities. Gitlin implemented a transformation focused on changing people, establishing a new culture, and launching goal alignment throughout the organization, with all 50,000 employees understanding how their KPIs affect company priorities.

What David Gitlin could bring to Carrier: With over two decades of aerospace and manufacturing expertise, combined with proven experience navigating major corporate transformations during crisis conditions, Gitlin has demonstrated the operational discipline and strategic vision required to lead Carrier's evolution into the clean energy transition. His track record as one of the most effective industrial executives has earned him recognition for successfully repositioning Carrier as a leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, positioning the company for sustained long-term growth in sustainability-focused markets.