Calian Group Ltd Appoints Chris Pogue as President, Defence & Space, Effective July 7, 2025

Published: 2025-06-24 08:20:31 ET CGY.TO

Published on 06/24/2025 at 08:20

Calian Group Ltd. announced that Chris Pogue will join the company as President, Defence & Space, effective July 7, 2025. In this newly created role, Pogue will lead a high-performance organization that brings together Calian?s Advanced Technologies and Learning business units?leveraging the synergies of its communications and manufacturing solutions alongside its immersive training and simulation expertise to accelerate mission success for defence and space customers alike. Pogue brings over 20 years of senior executive experience.

He most recently served as President and CEO of Thales Canada, where he expanded naval support services, re-established land-forces capabilities, and guided key AI and digital transformation initiatives. Prior to Thales, he led MDA Government?s Defence Space portfolio and held leadership roles at General Dynamics Mission Systems Canada and CAE Professional Services. Throughout his career, Pogue has championed the development of innovation ecosystems by connecting Canadian small and medium-sized businesses to national defence and space priorities.

A retired Royal Canadian Air Force officer with more than 3,500 flight hours on the C-130 Hercules.