Dirk Lesko Named President of Irving Shipbuilding
Dirk Lesko will assume the role of President of Irving Shipbuilding Inc., effective September 1, 2022, the Canadian shipbuilder announced.Ross Langley, Vice Chairman of Irving Shipbuilding, will continue as interim President until Lesko joins the company.Lesko retired in April 2022 as a Vice President of the General Dynamics Corporation and President of Bath Iron Works (BIW). Lesko served as President of BIW from 2017 to 2022.A 32-year BIW employee and third generation shipbuilder, Lesko held leadership positions including Vice President DDG 1000 Program, Vice President Surface Combatants and General
Irving Shipyard Offers College, Job Opportunities for Women
shipbuilders will start their education. It is a win-win-win-win for the students, our great partners at NSCC and Women Unlimited, Irving Shipbuilding, and the province.” Doreen Parsons, Manager of the Women Unlimited Association, said, “[The partnership] draws together Irving Shipbuilding Inc., the Nova Scotia Community College, Government, unions and Women Unlimited to focus on creating pathways for diverse women to enter the shipbuilding industry. This is a win-win proposition. A more diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.” “The skilled trades are in
