Richa Gupta

Senior Director Strategic Planning and Business Development at Pratt & Whitney

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

About

Executive leader with 20+ years of experience driving growth and transformation in the aerospace industry. I bring a powerful mix of technical depth and business strategy to tackle complex challenges and deliver measurable results. I excel at aligning organizations around strategic initiatives, optimizing portfolios, and leading high-impact investment decisions. My leadership style fosters collaboration, innovation, and team empowerment to unlock sustainable value.

Experience

  • Pratt & Whitney (10 yrs 2 mos)
    • Senior Director Strategic Planning and Business Development
      Mar 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 5 mos

      Lead enterprise-wide growth strategy for a $6B company, aligning cross-functional initiatives with profitability and long-term objectives. • Prioritize ~$500M in E&D and CAPEX investments across portfolio • Direct sustainable tech investments and future product planning • Oversee portfolio optimization and strategic transactions • Present plans and performance updates to executive leadership in prepatatin for Board meetings

    • Director Strategic Planning
      Jul 2021 - Jun 2023 · 2 yrs

      Developed and led the company’s 5-year strategic planning process, supporting investment prioritization and alignment with market needs. • Led forecasting for new engine and aftermarket volumes • Conducted market and competitive analysis to uncover growth opportunities • Prioritized portfolio investments and advised the President for RTX reviews • Collaborated with marketing to assess OEM opportunities

    • Associate Director Commercial Programs
      Mar 2020 - Sep 2021 · 1 yr 7 mos

      Directed global pay-per-hour (PPH) programs to drive customer retention and profitability in aftermarket services. • Developed commercial offerings to increase PPH program uptake • Shaped pricing strategy for new aftermarket products • Improved user experience to boost program engagement and retention

  • Project Engineer at Pratt & Whitney
    2008 - 2016 · 8 yrs

    Led product upgrades and engine enhancements through engineering and supplier coordination while managing program budgets. • Managed $10M in annual E&D budgets for design, validation, and certification • Directed supplier management to ensure compliance and on-time delivery • Reduced costs through leadership of the integrated product team (IPT)

  • Performance Analyst at Pratt & Whitney Canada
    2002 - 2007 · 5 yrs

    Performed technical analysis and testing to improve gas turbine engine performance and resolve production issues. • Simulated and analyzed engine efficiency and power output • Conducted tests on experimental engines and supported product validation • Collaborated with OEMs on engine-airframe integration and troubleshooting