INTERVIEW: RDML John Okon, Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command
Recently the United States Navy and NOAA signed an agreement to jointly expand the development and operations of unmanned maritime systems in the nation’s coastal and world’s ocean waters. RDML John Okon, Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command, shares his insights on the direction and pace of the use of unmanned maritime systems for the Navy’s future.How and when you realized that yours would be a career dedicated to Oceanography?Interesting, I never started out to have a career in Oceanography, but rather in Broadcast Meteorology. At NY Maritime College
SeeByte Appoints Haworth as CEO
SeeByte, developer of smart software solutions for unmanned maritime systems, announced the appointment of Dr. Chris Haworth as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective August 2020.Haworth has been promoted from his position of Commercial Director to become CEO of the company. He succeeds Dr. Bob Black, who will retire as CEO after 10 years in the role. Black will remain on the board as a non-executive director and strategic adviser. At the same time, Dr. Scott Reed has been promoted from his position as Engineering Director to become SeeByte’s new Chief Technology
RH Taps Bannerman to Head Americas
University. Philip has spent a considerable part of his recent career within the Wilh. Wilhelmsen Group, holding sales leadership and senior management positions in the UK, USA and Sweden. Prior to joining Radio Holland, he was based in Houston as Vice President of Strategic Marketing with Trident Maritime Systems
Klein Names Kane Director of Operations/Manufacturing
. Kane brings a broad range of manufacturing leadership experience to Klein, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitcham Industries, Inc., having worked in various roles at leading electronic manufacturers. Kane was previously the manufacturing manager, for L-3 Communications Maritime Systems where he was responsible for the day to day manufacturing operations and integration of naval electronic systems, and integrated bridge and navigation systems. Kane attended Lowell University in Lowell, Mass
Trident to Acquire Callenberg
Trident Maritime Systems (Trident), a portfolio company of J.F. Lehman & Company (JFLCO), signed a definitive agreement to acquire Callenberg Technology Group (Callenberg) from Wilhelmsen Maritime Services AS. Callenberg designs, assembles, integrates, and supports HVAC, electrical energy management, and insulation systems for commercial and government vessels around the world. It is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden and employs approximately 900 employees in 14 countries. Trident is an independent provider of turnkey marine joiner, distributed, electro-mechanical, and power, propulsion
Promotions at J.F. Lehman
and was promoted to Senior Associate in 2013. Prior to joining the firm, Thomas was an investment banking analyst in Credit Suisse's Mergers and Acquisitions Group. Thomas earned a B.A. in economics from Yale University. e is actively involved with the firm’s investments in Trident Maritime Systems, Doss Aviation and Sprint Energy Services. Hatcher joined J.F. Lehman in 2013 as an Associate. Prior to joining the firm, Hatcher was an investment banking analyst with Jefferies & Company’s Aerospace & Defense Group. Hatcher earned a B.A. in Economics and a B.A. in Foreign
Foxx Names New Members to Maritime Industry Advisory Panel
Association 21. Anne Strauss-Weider, Director, Freight Planning, North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority 22. Capt. Richard Suttie, Executive Director, University Advanced Partnership Initiative, Center for Homeland Security and Defense, Naval Postgraduate School 23. John Townsend, Maritime Systems Specialist, Honeywell Technology Solutions, Inc. 24. Dr. Thomas Wakeman III, Research Professor, Stevens Institute of Technology 25. Robert Wellner, Executive Vice President, Liberty Global Logistics LLC 26. Thomas Wetherald, Director of Business Development and Strategic Planning, General
INTERSCHALT Shuffles Executive Management
INTERSCHALT maritime systems GmbH, a provider of maritime software for cargo operations and fleet management, NavCom services and manufacturer of VDR systems, announced a change in the company’s executive management today. This follows Cargotec Corporation’s acquisition of INTERSCHALT in January 2016. Robert Gärtner, who has served as CEO of INTERSCHALT since 2006, stepped down from his position on June 20 to pursue other opportunities. Two managing directors have now been appointed: Benoit de la Tour, President of Navis, and Rainer Twisterling, former Vice President
Northrop Grumman Hires VP for Undersea Systems
Grumman Corporation has named Alan Lytle vice president, Undersea Systems business unit, for the company's Electronic Systems sector, the company announced today. Lytle will have executive responsibility for all Undersea Systems programs and products, including submarine sensors, unmanned maritime systems, and mine-hunting systems and torpedoes. He will be based at the company's facility in Annapolis effective immediately. Lytle joined the company in 2010 as director, Undersea Systems special defense programs. In 2013, he assumed the role of director, business development and strategy
Leavitt tapped to head Northrop Grumman Maritime Systems Business
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) named Todd Leavitt, vice president of the company's Maritime Systems business unit, effective immediately. Leavitt will have executive responsibility for all Maritime Systems programs and products. He will lead all domestic and international programs within the Maritime Systems business area to include naval radars, electronic warfare capabilities, navigation systems, machinery controls, and power and control systems. Leavitt joined the company in 2007 as manager, Surface Navy Futures. In 2010, he was appointed director, Maritime Sensors and Shipboard
