Joanna Davies served for 30 years in the Royal Canadian Navy as a Naval Warfare Officer before transitioning to senior roles in shipbuilding and business development. She has worked across the Canadian and international defence and security landscape, helping companies navigate procurement, position for growth, and engage effectively with government and industry.

Joanna is widely recognized for her ability to build trusted relationships, connect the right people, and open doors that matter. With one of the broadest and most respected networks in the sector, she brings unparalleled insight into defence procurement, program alignment, and strategic engagement.

A strong advocate for collaboration and capability, Joanna co-founded POLARIS Advantage Inc. in response to a need for transformation when Canada needs trusted guidance, real action, and grounded expertise to meet its evolving marine, defence, and security needs.