As CEO, Jerry is responsible for all of Babcock’s business in Canada. This includes Marine and Aviation operations, centred on the in-service support contract for the Victoria-Class Submarines and Babcock’s aerial wildfire suppression and critical care services for the Province of Manitoba. Jerry is also responsible for pursuing further opportunities in Canadian defence and value-add services.

Jerry has extensive industry experience in Canada’s defence sector, having held senior positions in Business Development and Executive management. Prior to joining Babcock, Jerry was Managing Director for Thales Canada, Defence and Security.

He is a retired Royal Canadian Navy Combat Systems Engineer with 28 years of experience, specializing in complex project management, in-service support, and international cooperation programs. Jerry is a graduate of the Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean in 1985 and the Canadian Forces College in 1997.