The_CEO_Magazine_ANZ_-_December_2016

EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW

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ean Costello, CEO of DCNS Australia, started his career in the navy

as a qualified submarine officer. Over the last fifteen years, after

leaving the navy and completing a Masters degree in commerce, he

has worked in general management roles in the defence industries,

and as a consultant.

“In that time I’ve also worked for the government in defence industry policy,

general management at ASC (Australian Submarine Corporation) and in

consulting roles around three key concerns: capability, development and

acquisition,” says Sean.

With his commercial background, Sean spent four years working in a small

consultancy, which he started with an engineering-focused business. It meant

that he was quickly able to broaden his experience. “What I liked about working

as a consultant was the ability to work with so many different companies,” he

says. “I quickly learned a lot about how different companies work, how culture

CEO of DCNS Australia Sean Costello talks working closely

with government, submarines and company culture.

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surface

Name Sean Costello

Company DCNS Australia

Position CEO

HQ Adelaide, Australia