HII Names Carlos Aguayo as GM

American Fortune 500 shipbuilding company Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) announced that Carlos Aguayo has been named general manager of the HII San Diego Shipyard.

He will replace Daniel Flood, who is retiring after 40 years in the ship repair and defense contracting industry, said a press note from America's largest military shipbuilding company and a provider of professional services to partners in government and industry.

Aguayo will be responsible for the overall operation of the shipyard business, including strategy development and execution, customer relations, quality, production, resource management, human capital development, process improvement, and finance/accounting.

Throughout his 35-year career on the San Diego waterfront, Aguayo has held numerous, diversified positions increasing in scope and responsibility. Beginning his path as an apprentice for a subcontractor, Aguayo began as a 23-year-old leadman of one of the production departments at the San Diego Shipyard, formerly known as Continental Maritime of San Diego, in 1989.

“Carlos has had an accomplished career with an extensive knowledge base crossing a wide range of disciplines,” said Brad Mason, president of HII’s Fleet Support group.

“Having worked on the frontline and in senior management, Carlos has proven himself as the well-deserved successor for Dan. I am especially pleased that the employees know him well, as he is celebrated for fostering a strong team environment. He also mentors employees for future advancement. We are confident that Carlos exudes the strengths and qualifications that will move our organization forward," he added.