Jean-David thrives on the challenges that arise daily at a shipyard. With his protective side and his sense of humour, he knows how to motivate his team to keep them on track and make the Forillon Shipyard the leader in shipbuilding.

After returning to the Gaspé Peninsula in 2008, Jean-David joined the shipyard as a naval architecture technician and project manager. His initial interest in ferry construction projects soon turned into a greater desire to revolutionize the marine industry—a goal he was able to pursue by becoming Director of Operations in 2013, General Manager in 2015, and President and CEO in 2018.

Even today, his vision for the future is clear. “I want the Forillon Shipyard to be a front-runner in promoting the world of shipbuilding in Canada, and for the Country to be recognized as a leader thanks to our local businesses.”