A MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO
Welcome to Hanwha Philly Shipyard.
We are excited to introduce you to the Hanwha brand and our ambitious goals as new members of the Philadelphia business community.
At Hanwha Philly Shipyard we are combining Hanwha’s 50+ years of shipbuilding experience and decades of defense innovation with Philly Shipyard’s renowned leadership in U.S. commercial vessel manufacturing.
As Hanwha proudly enters the U.S. shipbuilding market, we’re not just joining – we’re ready to strengthen the supply chain and boost the industry’s competitiveness. Our commitment to the long-term success of the shipyard and its incredible people is at the heart of everything we do.
With big plans ahead, Hanwha Philly Shipyard is diving in by injecting best practices and new, leading technologies. Backed by the global strength of the Hanwha Group, Korea’s seventh largest business enterprise, we’re ready to unlock powerful synergies and growth potential.
I am eager to embark on this new journey and look forward to what we’ll achieve together in Philadelphia.
– David Kim
MANAGEMENT TEAM
David Kim
CEO & CFO
David Kim joined Hanwha Philly Shipyard in 2024. Before coming to the shipyard, Mr. Kim leds the integration for Hanwha’s acquisition of Philly Shipyard as Executive Vice President of Hanwha Defense USA. Mr. Kim also served as the Chief Financial Officer/Chief Strategy Officer for Hanwha Energy USA Holdings Corp, a renewable energy company … Read more
Jongmoo Lee
SVP, HEAD OF SHIPYARD OPERATIONS
Jongmoo Lee joined Hanwha Philly Shipyard in 2024. Prior to joining Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Mr. Lee leads the planning and management team and PMI team for cross-border M&A projects of Hanwha Ocean. Mr. Lee earned his Ph.D in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering from Seoul National University, Republic of Korea … Read more
Dean Grabelle
SVP, GENERAL COUNSEL
Dean Grabelle was appointed Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Hanwha Philly Shipyard in November 2016, after serving as General Counsel since May 2008. Prior to joining the shipyard, Mr. Grabelle was employed with the law firm Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP in … Read more
Thomas Grunwald
SVP, HEAD OF COMMERCIAL BUSINESS
Thomas Grunwald joined Hanwha Philly Shipyard in the role of Senior Consultant in May 2019 before being promoted to Commercial Director, Vice President, and now SVP, Head of Commercial Business, in 2024. Mr. Grunwald has significant experience in strategic planning and operational finance and the shipbuilding and automotive industries … Read more
Robert Fitzpatrick
VP, PRODUCTION
Robert Fitzpatrick joined Hanwha Philly Shipyard in 2001 and had held numerous key positions including Prefabrication Manager and Senior Production Manager before being promoted to Vice President Production in January 2007. Prior to coming to the shipyard, Mr. Fitzpatrick amassed 20 years of experience in industrial manufacturing … Read more
Michael Giantomaso
VP, HUMAN RESOURCES
Michael Giantomaso joined Hanwha Philly Shipyard as Human Resources Manager in May 1998. Mr. Giantomaso was promoted to Vice President Human Resources in August 2001. Mr. Giantomaso has more than 30 years of human resources experience in the manufacturing and healthcare fields. Mr. Giantomaso holds … Read more
Kelly Whitaker
VP, SUSTAINABILITY AND COMMUNICATIONS
Kelly Whitaker was appointed Vice President of Sustainability and Communications of Hanwha Philly Shipyard in September 2023. Ms. Whitaker first joined the organization in 2008 as a Communications Specialist and served in the communications function with growing responsibility until 2016, when she … Read more