Management Team
Executive Management
Vice Presidents
Frédérik Boisvert
Vice President, Public Affairs
Frédérik Boisvert has extensive experience in strategic communications, public relations as well as in government relations. Prior to joining Chantier Davie Canada Inc. as Vice President, Public Affairs, he worked as an issue advisor for the Canadian prime minister, and as chief of staff and director of policy and communications for federal ministers. He also worked for a Montreal-based public relations firm TESLA RP where he contributed to the success of private and public companies of all sizes. Holder of a master’s degree in public administration and a bachelor’s degree in political science, as well as a father of four children, Mr. Boisvert is passionate about the political, economic and social history of Quebec. 
Departmental Directors
Ian Petherick
Director Planning / Scheduling
Prior to Joining Davie, Ian worked in Industry for 27 years, with a Primary focus on Electrical Engineering and Installation. During this time Ian has worked in various roles within Production, Planning/Scheduling, Engineering, Production Engineering and Commissioning. Ian previously worked on Uk Type 45 Destroyer Program, The Amazonas Class OPV Program and the UK QEC Aircraft Carrier Program. Since moving to Canada in 2011 Ian has been helping to deliver Best Value to Canada at various Shipyards and has been awarded Lean Six Sigma Yellow and Green belt in Manufacturing (Shipbuild New Construction).
Jean Philippe Fecteau
Environmental Director
Working for Davie since 2014, Jean-Philippe has worked his way up to become Director of Environment. With over 10 years of experience, he acquired his knowledge in the forestry, metallurgy and consulting engineering fields, and brings his technical skills, as well as project coordination and environmental management capacities to Davie’s benefit.
Bruce Mitton
Director, Estimating
Bruce brings over 20 years of experience in the shipbuilding industry, both in ship repair and new construction. His extensive shipbuilding career has involved planning, scheduling, project management, estimating, and VP Operations in shipyards in Canada, Bahamas, and the United States. 