The Whiskey Project Group (TWPG) has announced the appointment of Colonel John Lowry (retired) to the TWPG Australian Board and Major General Paul Kennedy (retired) to the Board of TWPG’s United States operation.
“Paul Kennedy and John Lowry’s deep understanding of the strategic environment, as well as their unmatched leadership and expertise in the nexus between politics and defence policy, will prove invaluable as TWPG expands its US-based operations, focusing on the development of next-generation tactical watercraft for military, law enforcement and maritime rescue agencies," said TWPG Founder and Managing Director Darren Schuback.
Before joining TWPG John Lowry served as the Assistant Secretary in the US Department of Labor, leading the Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS). Lowry began his career with 15 years of service in the United States Marine Corps before entering a career in the private sector.
Paul Kennedy possesses decades of experience working with the USMC including as a commander in combat of several infantry units, spending nearly 10 years deployed overseas in the US Indo Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) and the Middle East. He served as Legislative Assistant to the Commandant of the Marine Corps just prior to his retirement in 2019.
He has already played a pivotal role in assisting TWPG's penetration into the US market, including forging key connections in Washington and throughout the USMC, demonstrates the immediate impact of his contributions.