HII Names Derek Murphy as Vice President of New Construction Aircraft Carriers at Newport News Shipbuilding
HII has announced the promotion of Derek Murphy to vice president of new construction aircraft carriers at its Newport News Shipbuilding division. In his new role, Murphy will oversee the production of three aircraft carriers: John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), Enterprise (CVN 80), and Doris Miller (CVN 81).
Murphy, who joined the company in 2002, brings significant experience from both HII shipyards and the U.S. Navy. He previously served as an aviation program manager for EA-6B and EA-18G programs, held various positions at Ingalls Shipbuilding, and most recently served as program director on John F. Kennedy (CVN 79). He is a U.S. Navy veteran with 20 years of experience as a naval flight officer for carrier-based aircraft.
HII ha annunciato la promozione di Derek Murphy a vice presidente della nuova costruzione di portaerei presso la sua divisione di Newport News Shipbuilding. Nel suo nuovo ruolo, Murphy supervisionerà la produzione di tre portaerei: John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), Enterprise (CVN 80) e Doris Miller (CVN 81).
Murphy, che è entrato in azienda nel 2002, porta con sé una significativa esperienza sia dai cantieri navali HII che dalla Marina degli Stati Uniti. Ha precedentemente ricoperto il ruolo di gestore del programma di aviazione per i programmi EA-6B e EA-18G, ha ricoperto diverse posizioni presso Ingalls Shipbuilding e, più recentemente, ha lavorato come direttore del programma per il John F. Kennedy (CVN 79). È un veterano della Marina degli Stati Uniti con 20 anni di esperienza come ufficiale di volo navale per aerei basati su portaerei.
HII ha anunciado la promoción de Derek Murphy a vicepresidente de nueva construcción de portaaviones en su división de Newport News Shipbuilding. En su nuevo cargo, Murphy supervisará la producción de tres portaaviones: John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), Enterprise (CVN 80) y Doris Miller (CVN 81).
Murphy, quien se unió a la empresa en 2002, aporta una experiencia significativa tanto de los astilleros de HII como de la Marina de los EE. UU. Anteriormente, se desempeñó como gerente de programas de aviación para los programas EA-6B y EA-18G, ocupó varios cargos en Ingalls Shipbuilding y, más recientemente, fue director del programa del John F. Kennedy (CVN 79). Es un veterano de la Marina de los EE. UU. con 20 años de experiencia como oficial de vuelo naval para aeronaves basadas en portaaviones.
HII는 Derek Murphy를 Newport News Shipbuilding 부서의 신조 항공모함 부사장으로 승진시키는 것을 발표했습니다. 그의 새로운 역할에서 머피는 세 대의 항공모함 생산을 감독할 것입니다: John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), Enterprise (CVN 80), 그리고 Doris Miller (CVN 81).
2002년에 회사에 합류한 머피는 HII 조선소와 미 해군에서의 상당한 경험을 가지고 있습니다. 그는 이전에 EA-6B 및 EA-18G 프로그램의 항공 프로그램 관리자로 근무하였으며, Ingalls Shipbuilding에서 다양한 직책을 역임했고, 가장 최근에는 John F. Kennedy (CVN 79)의 프로그램 이사로 일했습니다. 그는 항공모함 기반 항공기에서 20년의 경험을 가진 미 해군 베테랑입니다.
HII a annoncé la promotion de Derek Murphy au poste de vice-président de la nouvelle construction de porte-avions dans sa division Newport News Shipbuilding. Dans son nouveau rôle, Murphy supervisera la production de trois porte-avions : John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), Enterprise (CVN 80) et Doris Miller (CVN 81).
Murphy, qui a rejoint l'entreprise en 2002, apporte une expérience significative des chantiers navals HII et de la Marine américaine. Il a auparavant exercé les fonctions de responsable de programme aéronautique pour les programmes EA-6B et EA-18G, occupé divers postes chez Ingalls Shipbuilding, et a récemment été directeur de programme sur le John F. Kennedy (CVN 79). C'est un vétéran de la Marine américaine avec 20 ans d'expérience en tant qu'officier de vol naval pour des aéronefs basés sur porte-avions.
HII hat die Beförderung von Derek Murphy zum Vizepräsidenten für den Neubau von Flugzeugträgern in seiner Abteilung Newport News Shipbuilding bekannt gegeben. In seiner neuen Rolle wird Murphy die Produktion von drei Flugzeugträgern überwachen: John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), Enterprise (CVN 80) und Doris Miller (CVN 81).
Murphy, der 2002 in das Unternehmen eintrat, bringt umfassende Erfahrungen sowohl aus den HII-Werften als auch von der US Navy mit. Zuvor war er als Luftfahrtprogrammmanager für die Programme EA-6B und EA-18G tätig, hatte verschiedene Positionen bei Ingalls Shipbuilding inne und war zuletzt Programmleiter für den John F. Kennedy (CVN 79). Er ist ein Veteran der US Navy mit 20 Jahren Erfahrung als Marineflugoffizier für auf Flugzeugträgern basierende Luftfahrzeuge.
- Appointment of experienced leader with both military and shipbuilding background to oversee major defense contracts
- Oversight of three major aircraft carrier construction projects demonstrating strong order backlog
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Jan. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that Derek Murphy has been promoted to vice president of new construction aircraft carriers at its Newport News Shipbuilding division.
In his new role, Murphy will have responsibility for all new construction aircraft carriers in production at the shipyard, including John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), Enterprise (CVN 80) and Doris Miller (CVN 81).
“Derek brings extensive experience from his time in the Navy and both HII shipyards to his new role,” NNS President Kari Wilkinson said. “I am confident in his steadfast commitment to our shipbuilders and the successful delivery of capability to the United States Navy.”
Starting his career with the company in 2002, prior to the HII spin-off from Northrop Grumman, Murphy served as an aviation program manager as part of the EA-6B and EA-18G programs. In 2007, he joined the Ingalls Shipbuilding division, where he held positions of increasing responsibility supporting the Mississippi shipyard’s portfolio. In 2020, he joined the Newport News Shipbuilding division, where he has served as program director on John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), responsible for all aspects of construction.
A photo accompanying this release is available at: http://hii.com/news/hii-names-derek-murphy-as-vice-president-of-new-construction-aircraft-carriers-at-newport-news-shipbuilding/.
Murphy is a U.S. Navy veteran with 20 years of operational experience as a naval flight officer for carrier-based A-6E Intruder and EA-6B Prowler aircraft. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Villanova University and an MBA from Eastern Michigan University.
About HII
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As the nation’s largest military shipbuilder, and with a more than 135-year history of advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities extending from ships to unmanned systems, cyber, ISR, AI/ML and synthetic training. Headquartered in Virginia, HII’s workforce is 44,000 strong. For more information, visit:
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