BWX Technologies Appoints Experienced Aerospace & Defense CEO Daniel Jablonsky to Board
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BWX Technologies, Inc. announced the appointment of Daniel L. Jablonsky, former CEO of Maxar Technologies and Ursa Major, to its Board of Directors, where he will also serve on the Audit and Finance Committee as a financial expert.
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New Director Appointed
Daniel L. Jablonsky was appointed to the Board of Directors, increasing its size from nine to ten members, effective March 2, 2026.
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Audit & Finance Committee Role
Mr. Jablonsky will serve on the Audit and Finance Committee and has been determined to satisfy the SEC's definition of an "audit committee financial expert."
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Extensive Industry Experience
Mr. Jablonsky brings over a decade of senior leadership in aerospace and defense, including CEO positions at Ursa Major and Maxar Technologies, and a background as a nuclear engineer in the U.S. Navy.
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Director Compensation
He will participate in the standard non-employee director compensation, which includes an annual equity award of $165,000.
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The addition of Daniel L. Jablonsky to BWX Technologies' Board of Directors is a positive development, bringing significant leadership experience from the aerospace and defense sectors, including prior CEO roles at Maxar Technologies and Ursa Major. His appointment to the Audit and Finance Committee, coupled with his designation as an "audit committee financial expert," strengthens the board's financial oversight and strategic capabilities, particularly as BWXT aims to accelerate growth in space and defense. This move enhances corporate governance and adds valuable industry perspective.
At the time of this filing, BWXT was trading at $209.00 on NYSE in the Technology sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $19.1B. The 52-week trading range was $84.21 to $220.57. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.