Austal USA Hires New Chief Compliance Officer
from Auburn University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Alabama School of Law.In March 2023, a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging three Alabama men from Austal USA. According to court documents, from at least in or around 2013 through at least in or around July 2016, Craig Perciavalle, 52, Joseph Runkel, 54, and William Adams, 63, all of Mobile, and their co-conspirators allegedly conspired to mislead Austal Limited’s shareholders and the investing public about Austal USA’s financial condition.Specifically, the defendants are alleged to have artificially reduced
Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding Announces Leadership Change
.“The timing of one’s retirement is not an easy decision,” Thayse said. “Especially when you enjoy what you do and the people you get to work with every day.”Thayse will remain at FBS through mid-January to help enable a smooth transition with the incoming VP and GM, Craig Perciavalle. After that, Thayse will have an advisory role within Fincantieri Marine Group, the corporate entity that oversees FBS.Perciavalle comes to Fincantieri after most recently serving for years as the president of Austal USA in Mobile, Ala. Perciavalle has an extensive background in the shipbuilding
Austal USA Names Koblas VP of Human Resources
resources, she will lead a team poised to address workforce, training, social and pandemic challenges facing Austal’s 3,500 employees and their families.“Sandra Koblas has been a staunch voice and advocate for the incredible team we have here at Austal,” said Austal USA president Craig Perciavalle. “She is a culture builder focused on bringing teams together in a safe and productive environment and the absolute right choice to be leading our human resources.”Koblas’ impact on education and workforce development extends beyond Austal USA. Koblas has been appointed
Austal COO Gregg Promoted to CEO
of Paddy’s drive, commitment and ability to engender similar characteristics from his employees. Those skills and personal qualities made him an ideal choice to take over from David at the end of the year.“Paddy already possesses a good working relationship with Austal USA President Craig Perciavalle and I have no doubt that will continue.“I would also like to thank David for his contribution to Austal over almost five years as CEO, and before that as a Non-Executive Director, and wish him all the best for the future.”Singleton, who will have completed nine years as a Director
Austal USA Earns Shipbuilding Safety Award
with our fourth large shipyard Safety and Health award at a celebration held at Austal’s shipyard in Mobile, Ala. last month.“Safety is our number one priority here at Austal USA and to be recognized as one of the safest shipyards in the country is an honor,” Austal USA President Craig Perciavalle said. “Austal employees work hard to maintain a safe working environment while building great ships, and take pride in receiving this award as recognition of their attention to safety year after year. I could not be more proud of the men and women who make up Austal’s shipbuilding
Austal USA Earns SCA Safety Award
SCA safety award recipient since 2008. This is the 6th time Austal has been honored with the Excellence in Safety award. “Worker safety is the number one priority at Austal USA and this award affirms how committed Austal employees are to safety on the job,” said Austal USA President Craig Perciavalle. “An efficient and cost-effective shipbuilding operation is impossible to sustain without a safe working environment – one that attracts a superior workforce like the one we have here.” SCA members constitute the shipyard industrial base that builds, repairs, maintains
