BATH, Maine — Dirk Lesko, president of Bath Iron Works, resigned effective immediately, according to a notice that went out to employees on Thursday.
The two-sentence memo sent to NEWS CENTER Maine by BIW spokesman David Hench indicated that Robert E. Smith has "assumed direct responsibility for Bath Iron Works" until a permanent replacement is picked.
Smith serves as executive vice president of General Dynamics, the shipyard's parent company.
General Dynamics would not provide any additional details.
When asked about Lesko's apparently sudden departure, IAMAW Local S6 spokesman Tim Suitter said, "no comment."
Lesko was tapped for president in November 2016 after serving as general manager for years. He worked for the shipyard for more than three decades.
This story will be updated.
