TAI Engineers Names Kalla Director of Production Design
multimillion-dollar Canadian Navy and Coast Guard projects. Before joining TAI, Kalla served as a senior engineering program manager at Tesla. Kalla also served as the manager of detail design at Vancouver Shipyards. Kalla holds a bachelor’s degree in applied science from Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, Canada. He also has a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification
Mustang Survival President Jason Leggatt Resigns
has commenced the search process for a new business unit President engaging the executive recruiting firm Boyden Canada. On an interim basis, VP Finance, Juanita Killen, has been appointed acting President.Leggatt joined Mustang Survival in 2000 as an Engineering co-op student from the University of British Columbia, and over 22 years held positions in Military Business Development, Marketing and Sales, VP Research & Development, Chair of the Life Jacket Association, and General Manager and President of Mustang Survival
IRI Opens New Offices in Vancouver and Qingdao
between Asia and North America has been noticed on both sides of the Pacific.“The number of flag State inspections in Canada has increased in the last two years, and Northern China has several busy ports that RMI vessels regularly trade with,” noted Annie Ng, a graduate of the University of British Columbia who spent the last two decades expanding IRI’s capacity in Asia. “Providing inspections via our Qingdao office offers our clients increased accessibility and convenience, as does our ability to meet face-to-face with clients in Vancouver.”Captain Ming Chen, IRI&rsquo
Clear Seas Names Blomerus Executive Director
assume the position of Executive Director, in March 2020.Dr. Blomerus is an internationally-experienced researcher and leader in innovation with a background in industry as well as university research management. Most recently, as a Senior Advisor, Research and Industry Partnerships with the University of British Columbia (UBC), he developed two research clusters focused on clean energy and marine systems. Dr. Blomerus’ work at UBC provided him with insights into reconciling economic development with environmental protection while respecting Indigenous rights.Dr. Blomerus also developed an independent
Seaspan Names Hale Chief Administrative Officer
, Strategic HR and Governance. In that role, he drove executive and senior level cultural transformation toward corporate stewardship, higher performance, and business minded decision making with a focus on operating cost reductions. Brent completed a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of British Columbia in 1994. In 1996, he obtained a Master of Industrial Relations from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, and in 2004 he graduated from an Executive Leadership Program at Simon Fraser University
OceanWorks Names MacIntosh Operations Manager
senior positions in the subsea, aerospace, defense and telecommunications industries. She brings broad experience to the OW team in manufacturing, quality, supply chain and materials, legal, regulatory and environmental compliance and industrial security. Andrea is a graduate of the University of British Columbia, and holds a degree in Physics. She is also a certified Master Black Belt in Lean, and also holds both Lean Green Belt and Lean Black Belt certifications
Seaspan Names Lister VP, Commercial Services
as a research and innovation leader in the forestry sector. He joins the company from FPInnovations where he served as Vice President, Forest Operations & Wood Products. Lister holds both a Masters and Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of British Columbia (UBC), and recently served as Director of both the Canadian Wood Council and Canadian Construction Innovations
Donors Give $2.9 Mln to Train BC’s Future Shipbuilders
both new welding equipment and teacher professional development. In addition, the commitment also consists of a $2 million investment by Seaspan, announced earlier this year, to support innovative teaching and research for the Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering programs at the University of British Columbia (UBC)’s Faculty of Applied Science. The investment is a direct result of Seaspan’s Value Proposition obligations under the NSS. “Seaspan is thrilled to honor four community and industry partners that are helping us develop and grow a shipbuilding and ship repair
Seaspan Appoints Three
. Catherine has a background in management consulting, technology strategy and program management. She has worked in a broad range of industries including technology, higher education, financial institutions and retail. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from the University of British Columbia and a Master of Business Administration from McMaster University. Shawn joined Seaspan in June 2013 as Director, Safety & Environment and was appointed to the role of Vice President, Health, Safety, Environment & Quality in March 2016. As part of both the Seaspan Marine
Seaspan Appoints Human Resources VP
strategic HR and governance. In that role, he drove executive and senior level cultural transformation toward corporate stewardship, higher performance, and business minded decision making with a focus on operating cost reductions. Hale completed a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of British Columbia in 1994. In 1996, he obtained a Master of Industrial Relations from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, and in 2004 he graduated from an Executive Leadership Program at Simon Fraser University. Hale succeeds Lisa Bumbaco, who is retiring after more than 12 years with
