Fairlead Appoints Fred Pasquine As Chief Executive Officer

Jul 09, 2025•8 days ago

Position

President

Company

Fairlead

Fred Pasquine

PortsmouthAerospaceArtificial Intelligence

Description

Fairlead has named Fred Pasquine as its new CEO, succeeding Jerry Miller who will transition to the role of executive chairman. Pasquine, who has been with the company since 2017, aims to enhance the company’s strong culture and continue its mission of delivering readiness to the Navy.

Company Information

Company

Fairlead

Location

Portsmouth, Virginia, United States

About

Fairlead is a Portsmouth-based defense contractor employing more than 400 people across six facilities. The company focuses on turnkey mechanical, electrical, and shipboard solutions for the Navy. Fairlead aims to build strong partnerships and deliver readiness through increased capacity to the U.S. Navy and its naval allies.

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