Kevin Mooney will take over as Irving Shipbuilding President, replacing Kevin McCoy.
The new president is set to take the reigns in April when McCoy plans to leave the company and return home to his family in Maine.
Kevin Mooney joined Irving Shipbuilding this past August as Chief Operating Officer.
Before working at Irving Shipbuilding Mooney worked at General Dynamics NASSCO Shipyard in San Diego, California where he held senior positions in Operations, Programs, and Supply Chain Management. Prior to working for NASSCO, he served in the U.S. Navy, finishing his Navy career as the Commanding Officer of a nuclear submarine.
Outgoing President McCoy has served in his role for eight years and he will be assisting McCoy in the transition.
“Kevin McCoy has been President of Irving Shipbuilding since August 2013 and has done a great job building the organization from the early days of the National Shipbuilding Strategy, through the construction and delivery of the first Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship (AOPS),” said Jim Irving, Co-CEO of J.D. Irving, Limited
Commenting on his departure McCoy says he has been proud to oversee the development of Irving Shipbuilding that have made them industry leaders in shipbuilding.
“It has been an honor to be part of building a world-class shipbuilding team with the men and women of the Halifax Shipyard,” “Together, we have built the most modern facility in North America and this historic shipbuilding effort.”
Mooney’s remarks surrounding the announcement focused on his excitement for the new role as well as their plans for military shipbuilding.
“My family and I are delighted to call Nova Scotia home and I appreciate the skill and support of the team at the Halifax Shipyard as we commit ourselves to provide the very best protection for those who bravely serve in Canada’s Navy,” said incoming President Kevin Mooney.
Mooney also stressed the important role shipbuilding will have in rebuilding the economy after the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Our focus is on ensuring we meet the stringent requirements of the Navy for the new multi-purpose combat ships that will serve many diverse missions. As our economy recovers from the COVID 19 Pandemic, the National Shipbuilding Strategy will play a vital role in Canada’s economic recovery.”
