DEFENCE DECONSTRUCTED PODCAST

May 9, 2025

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In this episode of #DefenceDeconstructed David Perry sits down with Melanie Nadeau, the CEO of COVE. The two discuss the organization’s mandate, and where it fits within the wider defence marine ecosystem, it’s areas of focus, and how it works with businesses with an emphasis on some of their focus on dual-use technologies and their involvement with NATO DIANA.

Guest bios:

• Melanie Nadeau is the CEO of COVE and is a Member of the Board of Directors for the QE II Foundation and BDC.

Host bio:

David Perry is President and CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute

Recommended Readings:

• Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things by Adam Grant

Defence Deconstructed was brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding.

Music Credit: Drew Phillips | Producer: Jordyn Carroll