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BWXT appoints Dan Jablonsky to board of directors effective March 2, 2026
Jablonsky brings extensive aerospace and defense experience, including leadership roles at Ursa Major and Maxar Technologies
BWXT has seen 101% stock growth in the past year with a market cap of $19.1 billion
The company is expanding in nuclear solutions and has recently opened new facilities and delivered nuclear fuel for Project Pele
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BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:BWXT) announced on February 20, 2026, that Dan Jablonsky will join its board of directors on March 2, 2026, bringing his extensive aerospace and defense expertise to support the company's growth in space and defense sectors. Based in Melbourne, Florida, BWXT made this strategic appointment to enhance its board's capabilities as the company continues its expansion in nuclear solutions for government and commercial applications. Jablonsky, who will also serve on the board's audit and finance committee, most recently served as chief executive officer and chairman of Ursa Major, a propulsion systems provider for space and defense applications. His career includes leading Maxar Technologies through a turnaround that resulted in a $6.4 billion acquisition by Advent International, as well as positions at DigitalGlobe and service as a surface warfare officer and nuclear engineer in the U.S. Navy. BWXT, a manufacturing and engineering company with approximately 10,000 employees operating 17 facilities globally, has seen its stock surge over 101% in the past year, currently trading at $209.07 with a market capitalization of $19.1 billion. The company continues to advance with recent initiatives including the opening of a new Digital Center in Melbourne, Florida, and the inauguration of its Centrifuge Manufacturing Development Facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, while also delivering TRISO nuclear fuel to the Idaho National Laboratory for the Project Pele microreactor.
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try{ var _=i o; . if(!_||_&&typeof _==="object"&&_.expiry U.S. military operation in Iran "likely at this stage," Raymond James says Private credit jitters; U.S. PCE, GDP data ahead - what’s moving markets Gold prices edge higher; U.S.-Iran tensions provide support Nvidia and OpenAI close to finalizing smaller, $30 bln investment- FT (South Africa Philippines Nigeria) BWXT appoints Dan Jablonsky to board of directors By Investing.com Company News Published 02/20/2026, 07:04 AM BWXT appoints Dan Jablonsky to board of directors 0 BWXT 3.37% MELBOURNE, Fla. - BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:BWXT) announced that Dan Jablonsky will join its board of directors on March 2, 2026, according to a press release statement issued today. Jablonsky will also serve on the board’s audit and finance committee. He most recently served as chief executive officer and chairman of Ursa Major, a provider of propulsion systems for space and defense applications. His career in the aerospace and defense industry spans more than a decade. Jablonsky previously served as president and chief executive officer of Maxar Technologies, where he led the company through a turnaround strategy that resulted in a $6.4 billion acquisition by Advent International. He also held positions as general counsel and president at DigitalGlobe. Before entering the private sector, Jablonsky served as a surface warfare officer and nuclear engineer in the U.S. Navy. "His deep expertise in space technologies, combined with his perspective as an active CEO leading a high-growth aerospace company, will provide valuable insight as BWXT accelerates its growth in the space and defense sectors," said Jan Bertsch, chair of BWXT’s board of directors. Jablonsky holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the United States Naval Academy and a Juris Doctor from the University of Washington School of Law. He also graduated from the Navy Nuclear Power School. BWXT is a manufacturing and engineering company with approximate...