Ron Walters, Collins Aerospace

Profile page of CSCR Advisory Board member Ron Walters, Director of Digital Technology at Collins Aerospace (an RTX business).

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Director of Digital Technology

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CSCR®️ Corporate Sponsor since 2023

Ron Walters is an accomplished operations and technology leader with over 25 years of Fortune 500 industry experience. He has held leadership roles in manufacturing, supply chain, strategic sourcing, and IT business transformation at globally recognized companies, including General Electric, Black & Decker, Ingersoll Rand, and Trane Technologies.

Currently, Ron serves as Director of Digital Technology at Collins Aerospace (an RTX company), where he plays a critical role in aligning technology strategy with business objectives, driving efficiencies, and enabling enterprise-wide digital initiatives.  Before his current role, he served as Director of Supply Chain Technology and Systems, leading digital transformation efforts across the company’s global supply chain and leveraging advanced technologies to enhance visibility, automation, and operational performance.

With a deep background in digital transformation, Ron specializes in leveraging digital applications, AI, automation, and advanced analytics to enhance efficiency, streamline enterprise processes, and drive digital adoption. He actively shares insights on digital ecosystems, supply chain resilience, and emerging technology trends through industry engagements, professional collaborations, and his passion of mentoring employees and students.

Prior to his corporate career, Ron served five years as an Intelligence and Reconnaissance Officer in the U.S. Army. He holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Penn State, an MBA from Indiana University Kelley School of Business, and a graduate certificate in Digital Transformation for Senior Executives from The Wharton School.