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CEO of Nova Systems Secures Top Defence Job

09/05/23

Nova Systems Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jim McDowell, will be leaving Nova to take up the appointment of Deputy Secretary Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment at the Australian Department of Defence.

Whilst this is a loss for Nova it is a great outcome for Defence and enables McDowell to significantly shape the future of defence for Australia and the state of South Australia.

McDowell said: “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with Nova. It is a fabulous business, which has grown substantially over the years and has a solid growth path ahead of it. However, this was an opportunity I simply could not turn down. It provides the ability for me to shape the future of Australia’s shipbuilding and sustainment and also to ensure I contribute to the effective implementation of the Defence Strategic Review”.

“Nova has a very bright future ahead of it and that is testament to its exceptionally talented workforce. The passion, commitment and focus on the customer they display is outstanding. I am proud to have been part of Nova’s continued success,” McDowell continued.

Steven Robinson has been appointed to a newly created role of Chief Operating Officer to ensure continued focus on a number of strategic initiatives McDowell was responsible for. Recruitment for a new CEO will commence shortly.

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