John McCarthy, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Seaspan Shipyards, brings more than 36 years of extensive experience in surface combatant and offshore vessel construction for American and International shipyards. Prior to this role Mr. McCarthy served as Chief Program Officer for Seaspan Shipyards since 2018. Mr. McCarthy has played a critical role in leading construction programs at Seaspan as part of the National Shipbuilding Strategy.

Prior to joining Seaspan, Mr. McCarthy was President of an independent ship construction consultancy with experience working for US and International clients in Canada, Australia and Taiwan. Before that, he spent nearly three decades at General Dynamics – Bath Iron Works Corporation, ending his service there as Vice President, Planning and Information Technology.