Michelle Kruger, a 25-year veteran of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), has joined Austal’s ship manufacturing business in the U.S. to serve as vice president of global services and support.
Austal USA said Monday that Kruger will lead worldwide post-delivery repair and warranty programs, business development efforts and partnership strategies in her new role.
She previously served as VP of operations at General Dynamics’ Bath Iron Works subsidiary, oversaw the company’s Littoral Combat Ship maintenance work for the U.S. Navy and directed repair administration functions within the NASSCO division.
Kruger holds a bachelor’s degree in marine engineering from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and a master’s degree in marine engineering from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
