DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS SERIES: Kevin McCoy, President, Irving Shipbuilding
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Irving Shipbuilding Inc., Canada’s chosen combat shipbuilder, is building the Royal Canadian Navy’s next class of Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) and Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ship (AOPS) vessels under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS), the largest defense procurement in Canadian history.
Kevin McCoy, President of Irving Shipbuilding will talk about how Irving Shipbuilding is leading the renewal of a sustainable and vibrant shipbuilding marine industry in Halifax, Nova Scotia and across Canada.
Kevin McCoy, President
Irving Shipbuilding
Kevin M. McCoy is President of Irving Shipbuilding Inc., Canada’s chosen combatant shipbuilder and in-service ship support provider for the Royal Canadian Navy’s east coast fleet.
Mr. McCoy completed a 36 year career in the U.S. Navy rising to the rank of Vice Admiral and has extensive ship repair and shipbuilding experience, including command of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine.
Additionally, he served as the Chief Engineer of the U.S. Navy from 2005-2008, and as Commander of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) from 2008-2013. In that capacity, he led an organization of 60,000 personnel and a budget of over $30B and was responsible for the design, procurement, construction oversight, maintenance, modernization, and engineering support of the U.S. Navy’s fleet of submarines, surface ships, aircraft carriers, and weapon systems.
Mr. McCoy holds graduate degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and an MBA from Emory University in Atlanta.
Mr. McCoy and his wife Theresa have three daughters.
The Chamber is hosting a Supplier Development Session on accessing information about local supply chain opportunities, immediately following Mr. McCoy's Distinguished Speakers Series. Bring your procurement questions and hear from:
Chris Blanchard, Supply Chain Manager, Irving Shipbuilding
Kaitlin Russel, Manager, Communications & Outreach, Industrial & Technology Benefits Branch; Innovation, Science & Economic Development
Topic: The Industrial and Technological Benefits Policy
About Irving Shipbuilding Inc.
Irving Shipbuilding Inc. is the most modern shipbuilder and in-service ship support provider in North America. Headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, our skilled team and innovative facilities provide efficient building, fabrication, conversion and servicing of vessels and offshore platforms. As Canada’s chosen shipbuilder, Irving Shipbuilding Inc. is working with the Royal Canadian Navy on the next class of Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) and Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ship (AOPS) vessels under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS). We are proud to continue our long history as a trusted partner in Canadian shipbuilding.
Irving Shipbuilding Inc. is a member of the J.D. Irving, Limited group of companies, a diverse family owned company with operations in Canada and the United States.
Learn more at www.IrvingShipbuilding.com or www.ShipsforCanada.ca.
Date and Time
Tuesday Sep 13, 2016
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM ADT
Tuesday, September 13
7:30 am - 9:30 am
Location
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel
Nova Scotia CD
1919 Upper Water St, Halifax NS B3J 3J5
Fees/Admission
Member $54.95 / Table of 10 $549.50
Future Members $84.95 / Table of 10 $849.50
Add the Development Session to your ticket for $15.00
Just Development Session $25.00
*See registration for details.
All prices subject to HST
Not-for-Profit & Student Rates Available - Please contact Tania for details.
Contact Information
Tania Crouse Hardy,
Events Coordinator
(902)481-1350
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