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Navy/USMC

Management Shakeup: Austal USA President Resigns

Defense Daily Staff

Wednesday, June 27th, 2012

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The president and chief operating officer of Austal USA, Joseph Rella, has resigned, as the builder of U.S. Navy vessels has begun a transition to new management, the company said yesterday. Rella tendered his resignation Friday, according to a statement released by Austal USA, which builds the Navy’s Joint High Speed Vessel and the second variant of the Littoral Combat Ship. Rella has been in the position since October 2007. Brian Leathers, chief financial officer, has been named interim president,…

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