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Meetings with Industry
The National Fighter Procurement Secretariat meets with companies when requests are made to discuss the status of the Seven-Point Plan. Consistent with its commitment to transparency and openness, the Secretariat will regularly publish information on these meetings on its website.
SAAB Group
Company representative present at the meeting:
- Executive Vice President, Head of Technologies Canada, Inc.
Department officials present at the meeting:
- Executive Director, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
- Senior Director, Procurement, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Purpose of the meeting: Progress on the Seven-Point Plan
Meeting date: 2014-01-21
Lockheed Martin
Company representative present at the meeting:
Department officials present at the meeting:
- Assistant Deputy Minister, Acquisition Branch, Public Works and Government Services Canada
- Executive Director, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Purpose of the meeting: Introduction of new Senior Manager who will work with the National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Meeting date: 2013-12-16
Eurofighter
Company representatives present at the meeting:
- Manager, Export Future Developments
- Manager, Business Development
Department officials present at the meeting:
- Executive Director, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
- Senior Director, Procurement, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Purpose of the meeting: Industry Engagement on the Seven-Point Plan
Meeting date: 2013-12-11
Dassault Aviation
Company representatives present at the meeting:
- Senior Vice-President, EU and NATO Affairs
- Military Sales Manager
Department official present at the meeting:
- Executive Director, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
- Senior Director, Procurement, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Purpose of the meeting: Industry Engagement on the Seven-Point Plan
Meeting date: 2013-12-05
Boeing
Company representatives present at the meeting:
- Director, Canada Business Development
- Senior Manager, International Business Development
- Senior Manager, International Business Development
Department official present at the meeting:
- Executive Director, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Purpose of the meeting: Introduction of new Senior Manager who will work with the National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Meeting date: 2013-11-21
Dassault Aviation meeting with Minister of Public Works and Government Services
Company representatives present at the meeting:
- Senior Vice-President, EU and NATO Affairs
- Military Sales Manager
Department officials present at the meeting:
- Assistant Deputy Minister, Acquisitions
- Executive Director, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Purpose of the meeting: Industry Engagement on the Seven-Point Plan
Meeting date: 2013-10-16
Eurofighter meeting with Minister of Public Works and Government Services
Company representatives present at the meeting:
- Manager, Export Future Developments
- Manager, Business Development
Department officials present at the meeting:
- Assistant Deputy Minister, Acquisitions
- Executive Director, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Purpose of the meeting: Industry Engagement on the Seven-Point Plan
Meeting date: 2013-10-16
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company meeting with Minister of Public Works and Government Services
Company representatives present at the meeting:
- Chief Executive
- Director, F-35 Business Development
Department officials present at the meeting:
- Assistant Deputy Minister, Acquisitions
- Executive Director, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Purpose of the meeting: Industry Engagement on the Seven-Point Plan
Meeting date: 2013-10-16
Boeing meeting with Minister of Public Works and Government Services
Company representatives present at the meeting:
- Director, Canada Business Development
- Senior Manager, International Business Development
Department officials present at the meeting:
- Assistant Deputy Minister, Acquisitions
- Executive Director, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Purpose of the meeting: Industry Engagement on the Seven-Point Plan
Meeting date: 2013-10-16
Eurofighter
Company representatives present at the meeting:
- Manager, Export Future Developments
- Manager, Business Development
Department officials present at the meeting:
- Executive Director, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
- Senior Director, Procurement, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
- Director, F-35 Industrial Participation, Aerospace
- Industrial and Regional Benefits Manager
- Policy Analyst, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Purpose of the meeting: To further discuss response to Industrial Benefits Questionnaire
Meeting date: 2013-10-16
Boeing
Company representatives present at the meeting:
- Director, Canada Business Development
- Senior Manager, International Business Development
Department officials present at the meeting:
- Executive Director, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
- Senior Director, Procurement, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
- Policy Analyst, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Purpose of the meeting: To further discuss response to Pricing Questionnaire
Meeting date: 2013-10-15
Boeing
Company representatives present at the meeting:
- Vice-President, Business Development
- Director, Canada Business Development
Department officials present at the meeting:
- Executive Director, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
- Senior Director, Procurement, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Purpose of the meeting: Status update from the National Fighter Procurement Secretariat on Seven-Point Plan
Meeting date: 2013-09-20
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
Company representatives present at the meeting:
- Director, F-35 Business Development Canada
- Senior Manager, F-35 Industrial Participation
- F-35 International Production Manager Canada
- Industrial Cooperation Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
- F-35 Business Development
- F-35 Industrial Participation Canada
- VP Business Development, Avcorp
- CEO, NGRAIN
- Vice President Business Development, Composite Atlantic
- Depot Partnership Manager, F135 Business Development, Pratt & Whitney
Department officials present at the meeting:
- Assistant Deputy Minister, Acquisitions, Public Works and Government Services Canada
- Senior Director, Procurement, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
- Assistant Deputy Minister, Industry Sector, Industry Canada
Purpose of the meeting: Information session on response to Industrial Benefits Questionnaire
Meeting date: 2013-09-10
Dassault Aviation
Company representatives present at the meeting:
- Senior Vice-President, External Relations and Corporate Communication
- Swiss Campaign Director
- Countertrade and Offset Manager
- Offset Manager, SAFRAN
- Country Delegate, SAFRAN Canada
- Cooperation and Offset Manager, THALES
- Marketing Manager, Air programs
Department officials present at the meeting:
- Executive Director, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
- Assistant Deputy Minister, Industry Sector, Industry Canada
Purpose of the meeting: Information session on response to Industrial Benefits Questionnaire
Meeting date: 2013-09-06
Eurofighter
Company representatives present at the meeting:
- International Business Developer
- Head of Equipment Program Management
- Chief Executive Officer, EADS Canada
- Vice-President and General Manager, DRS Technologies Canada Ltd
Department officials present at the meeting:
- Executive Director, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
- Assistant Deputy Minister, Industry Sector, Industry Canada
Purpose of the meeting: Information session on response to Industrial Benefits Questionnaire
Meeting date: 2013-09-06
Boeing
Company representatives present at the meeting:
- Director, Americas Region, International Strategic Partnerships
- Manager, International Strategic Partnerships
- Director, Canada Business Development
- Manager, Global Strike International Business Development
- Program Manager, Canada F/A-18E/F Program
- Program Management Specialist, F/A-18 Integrated Logistics
- Manager, Global Technology
- Vice President, Raytheon Canada Ltd
- Director, Canada Military Systems Operations, GE Aviation
- International Manager, Northrop Grumman Corporation
Department officials present at the meeting:
- Executive Director, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
- Assistant Deputy Minister, Industry Sector, Industry Canada
Purpose of the meeting: Information session on response to Industrial Benefits Questionnaire
Meeting date: 2013-09-05
L-3 Communications Corporation
Company representatives present at the meeting:
- Vice President, Canada Operations
- Corporate Senior Vice President, Business Strategy
Department officials present at the meeting:
- Executive Director, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
- Senior Director, Procurement, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
- Senior Policy Analyst, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Purpose of the meeting: Status update from the National Fighter Procurement Secretariat on Seven-Point Plan
Meeting date: 2013-07-11
Site Visits
Department officials participated in assembly site visits of companies participating in the evaluation of options.
- Boeing (2013-07-23)
- Dassault Aviation (2013-07-16)
- Eurofighter (2013-07-15)
- Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company (2013-06-13)
Paris Air Show
Department officials met with:
- Boeing
- Dassault Aviation
- Eurofighter
- Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
- SAAB Group
Purpose of the meeting: Status update from the National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Meeting date: 2013-06-18
Joint Strike Fighter CEO conference, Fort Worth, Texas
Company representatives present at the meeting:
- Chief Executive Officer
- Service, Office of the Secretary of Defence
- Office of the Under Secretary of Defence (Acquisitions, Technology and Logistics)
Department officials present at the meeting:
- Assistant Deputy Minister (Material), National Defence
- Assistant Deputy Minister (Acquisitions), Public Works and Government Services Canada
- Director General, Major Project Delivery (Air), National Defence
- Executive Director, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Purpose of the meeting: Forum on Strategic Planning and overview of the JSF Program
Meeting date: 2013-06-13
Methodology Briefing
Boeing representatives present at the meeting:
- Director, Canada Business Development
- Canadian F/A-18 Program Manager, Naval Air Systems Commands (NAVAIR)
Dassault representatives present at the meeting:
- Senior Vice-President, External Relations and Corporate Communication
- Marketing and Sales Manager
Eurofighter representatives present at the meeting:
- Business Development Manager
- Export Future Business Manager
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company representatives present at the meeting:
- Director, F-35 International Business Development
- Senior Partner, CFN Consultants
SAAB Group representative present at the meeting:
- Vice President, Strategy and Business Development, Sales & Marketing - Canada
Department officials present at the meeting:
- Executive Director, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
- Senior Director, Procurement, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
- Director, Strategic Integration, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Purpose of the meeting: Assessment Methodology Briefing Price Questionnaire
Meeting date: 2013-06-03
SAAB Group
Company representatives present at the meeting:
- President, Saab North America, Inc.
- Executive Vice President, Head of Technologies Canada, Inc.
Department officials present at the meeting:
- Deputy Minister, Public Works and Government Services Canada
- Executive Director, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Purpose of the meeting: Status update from the National Fighter Procurement Secretariat on Seven-Point Plan
Meeting date: 2013-05-08
Magellan Inc.
Company representatives present at the meeting:
- JSF Program Director
- Consultant
Department officials present at the meeting:
- Executive Director, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
- Senior Director, Procurement, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Purpose of the meeting: Update on Magellan participation on Joint Strike Fighter program and status update from the National Fighter Procurement Secretariat on Seven-Point Plan
Meeting date: 2013-05-07
Methodology Briefing
Boeing representatives present at the meeting:
- Director, Canada Business Development
- Canadian F/A-18 Program Manager, Naval Air Systems Commands (NAVAIR)
Dassault representatives present at the meeting:
- Senior Vice-President, External Relations and Corporate Communication
- Marketing and Sales Manager
Eurofighter representatives present at the meeting:
- Business Development Manager
- Export Future Business Manager
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company representatives present at the meeting:
- Director, F-35 International Business Development
- Senior Partner, CFN Consultants
SAAB Group representative present at the meeting:
- Vice President, Strategy and Business Development, Sales & Marketing - Canada
Department officials present at the meeting:
- Executive Director, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
- Senior Director, Procurement, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
- Director, Strategic Integration, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Purpose of the meeting: Assessment Methodology Briefing Capability, Production and Supportability Information Questionnaire
Meeting date: 2013-05-03
Pratt & Whitney
Company representatives present at the meeting:
- Director, F135 Programs & Customer Support
- Vice President, F135 & F119 Business Development
Department officials present at the meeting:
- Executive Director, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
- Senior Director, Procurement, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Purpose of the meeting: Status update from the National Fighter Procurement Secretariat on Seven-Point Plan
Meeting date: 2013-04-30
Boeing
Company representatives present at the meeting:
- Director, Canada Business Development
- Vice President, F/A-18 & EA-18 Programs
- Manager, International Business Development
Department officials present at the meeting:
- Executive Director, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
- Senior Director, Procurement, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Purpose of the meeting: Status update from the National Fighter Procurement Secretariat on Seven-Point Plan
Meeting date: 2013-04-25
Magellan Inc.
Company representatives present at the meeting:
- JSF Program Director
- Consultant
Department officials present at the meeting:
- Senior Director, Major Projects (Air), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
- Senior Director, Procurement, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Purpose of the meeting: Update on Magellan participation on Joint Strike Fighter program and status update from National Fighter Procurement Secretariat on Seven-Point Plan
Meeting date: 2013-02-08
Pratt & Whitney
Company representatives present at the meeting:
- Vice President, F135 & F119, Business Development Military Engines
- Vice President Business Development and Aftermarket Services, Military Engines
Department officials present at the meeting:
- Assistant Deputy Minister, Industry Sector, Industry Canada (IC)
- Executive Director, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Purpose of the meeting: F135 propulsion system industrial participation
Meeting date: 2013-02-07
Dassault Aviation
Company representatives present at the meeting:
- Director General - International
- Official representative for Director General - International
Department officials present at the meeting:
- Assistant Deputy Minister, Acquisitions, Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
- Executive Director, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Purpose of the meeting: Overview of Seven-Point Plan
Meeting date: 2013-02-05
Boeing
Company representatives present at the meeting:
- Director, Canada Business Development
- Vice President, Canada Business Development
- F/A-18 International Capture Team Lead
Department officials present at the meeting:
- Assistant Deputy Minister, Acquisitions, Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
- Executive Director, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Purpose of the meeting: Overview of Seven-Point Plan
Meeting date: 2013-01-24
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
Company representative present at the meeting:
- Director, F-35 Business Development, Canada
Department officials present at the meeting:
- Assistant Deputy Minister, Acquisitions, Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
- Executive Director, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Purpose of the meeting: Overview of Seven-Point Plan
Meeting date: 2013-01-18
Magellan Inc.
Company representatives present at the meeting:
- JSF Program Director
- Consultant
Department officials present at the meeting:
- Director General, Defence and Major Projects, Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
- Senior Director, Procurement, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Purpose of the meeting: Overview of Magellan participation on Joint Strike Fighter program and status update from National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Meeting date: 2012-12-11
Boeing
Company representative present at the meeting:
- Vice President, Canada Business Development
Department official present at the meeting:
- Senior Director, Procurement, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Purpose of the meeting: Overview of Boeing and overview of National Fighter Procurement Secretariat activities
Meeting date: 2012-08-30