DMS Appoints Noble Davidson as President

Defense Maritime Solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary of Wärtsilä, has appointed Noble Davidson as President, effective immediately. With an extensive background in the marine and defense industries, Noble brings the expertise required to lead the development and implementation of the overall business strategy for DMS.

“I am delighted to announce the promotion of Noble Davidson as the new President of Defense Maritime Solutions. Noble has extensive knowledge of the DMS business, with a strong technical and navy shipyard background, leading the team at an exciting time in the development of DMS.”

Rob Burford, Wärtsilä VP Shaft Line Solutions/DMS Board of Directors

In his previous role as Director of New Construction for DMS, Noble was instrumental in strategic growth of implementing DMS’s innovative products and solutions into various new build projects. Before joining DMS, Noble was the Director of New Construction Execution with Austal USA.

Noble is a Naval Architect by trade with a Bachelor of Engineering in Naval Architecture from State University of New York Maritime College. After graduating, Noble worked in various segments of U.S. Government shipbuilding in engineering and product management roles. He also holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Mississippi.

“I would like to congratulate Noble on his promotion to DMS President.  Noble has led the New Construction team to a record revenue year in 2023.  Noble is sales focused and brings a customer perspective which will serve him well as he leads DMS into a very bright future!”

Rob Barnard, DMS Director of Finance