Electric Boat named Jeffrey S. Geiger as its new president, succeeding Kevin J. Poitras who is retiring after 40 years at the Groton boatyard.
Geiger, 52, was president of parent General Dynamics’ Bath Iron Works in Maine since 2009. His new EB post is effective Nov. 4.
Poitras, 61, became president of Electric Boat in May 2012. He joined Electric Boat in 1973 as a construction support engineer. He earned a bachelor’s degree in marine engineering from the Maine Maritime Academy.
Congressman Joe Courtney, whose district includes EB, hailed Poitras’ leadership as a boon to Connecticut’s economy.
“His willingness to reach into the Connecticut community to develop mentorship opportunities and educational offerings has helped position our state’s workforce at the forefront of shipbuilding and design for the next generation of submarines,’’ Courtney said in a statement.
In addition, Frederick J. Harris will remain as president of General Dynamics NASSCO and will also serve as president of Bath Iron Works.
Michael J. Mulligan, president of General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products, will remain a vice president of the corporation and will become vice president and general manager of Bath.
Kevin M. Graney, currently vice president of operations at NASSCO, will become vice president and general manager of NASSCO. Mulligan and Graney will report to Harris; Harris will continue reporting to Casey.
