We’re delighted to introduce Judd McCann, Vertech’s new East Coast General Manager. With a diverse background spanning engineering, operations and business leadership across high-stakes industries, Judd brings a practical, people-focused approach to driving growth and collaboration across the business.
We asked Judd a few questions to help you get to know him better.
Tell us about your professional background and experience
My career has taken me across engineering, operations, technology, and project delivery in industries where the stakes are high and the problems rarely come with a manual. Defence, maritime, autonomous systems, procurement, and business leadership across Australia and internationally have all shaped how I think and work. What’s driven me throughout is bringing the right people, ideas, and resources together to solve genuinely complex challenges. Whether that’s delivering major projects, developing new technologies, or building capable teams, I’m drawn to finding practical ways to improve how we work and create the conditions for people to do their best.
What does your new role entail?
As General Manager – East Coast for Vertech, my focus is on growing the business while making the most of the exceptional capability that already exists across the wider group. Business development and client relationships matter, but the opportunity I’m most energised by is connecting people, expertise, and resources across Vertech. When teams share knowledge and collaborate well, the outcomes for clients improve, new opportunities open up, and the business gets stronger. My role sits across strategy, leadership, operational oversight, and growth, which means no two days look the same.
What accomplishment are you most proud of?
Honestly, it’s the teams and partnerships I’ve helped build rather than any single project or milestone. The work I’m most proud of has always involved complex technical challenges, demanding environments, and people from very different backgrounds finding a way to deliver together. Watching talented people rise to those challenges and create outcomes that genuinely matter is what I find most rewarding. The success belongs to the people behind it, and I’ve been fortunate to work alongside some exceptional ones.
Tell us something about yourself
Family comes first. Outside of work I spend as much time as I can with my wife and kids, and through their activities we’ve built some great friendships and a real sense of community. I also volunteer as a Marine Rescue Coxswain, supporting offshore rescue operations. It’s a role that reinforces everything I value at work too: preparation, teamwork, clear communication, and staying calm when the pressure is on. Beyond that, I enjoy exploring emerging technology and working on projects where innovation meets practical, real-world application.
Anything else you’d like to add?
I’m genuinely excited to be joining Vertech. What stands out is the depth of expertise across the business and what becomes possible when that expertise is shared well. I’m looking forward to building strong relationships with our teams, customers, and partners across the East Coast and contributing to the continued success of a business with a reputation I have a lot of respect for.
With his broad experience and focus on connecting people, capability and opportunity, Judd is well placed to support Vertech’s continued growth on the East Coast. We’re pleased to have him on board and look forward to the impact he’ll make across the business and with our clients.
