{"id":28730,"date":"2026-07-01T01:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T23:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?guid=c6f8f918dc741b660600ab44cba1c950"},"modified":"2026-07-01T01:30:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T23:30:00","slug":"aevex-appoints-murali-krishnan-as-chief-growth-officer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?p=28730","title":{"rendered":"AEVEX Appoints Murali Krishnan as Chief Growth Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"

SOLANA BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AEVEX Corp. (NYSE: AVEX) today announced the appointment of Murali Krishnan as Chief Growth Officer, bringing more than two decades of executive leadership experience across defense technology, space systems, advanced sensors, and national security mission solutions. Krishnan will lead AEVEX\u2019s growth strategy, including global business development, customer engagement, strategic partnerships, and long\u2011term market expansion initiatives.<\/p><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>

\nIn this role, Krishnan will work closely with the executive leadership team to accelerate AEVEX\u2019s growth across unmanned systems, advanced mission solutions, and technology-enabled defense capabilities. He will guide growth planning and drive alignment across strategy, programs, and customer priorities as AEVEX scales to meet the evolving needs of U.S. and partner\u2011nation defense communities.<\/p>

\nKrishnan joins AEVEX from Northrop Grumman Space Systems, where he served as Sector Vice President and General Manager for the Payload and Ground Systems Division, leading a broad portfolio of national security, defense, and civil space programs. Prior to that, Krishnan served as Sector Vice President of Strategic Growth for Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, overseeing strategy, business development, government relations, customer engagement, and international growth. He also previously led the Tactical Fighters business unit, providing EO and RF sensor solutions for multiple fighter platforms across production, development, and sustainment cycles.<\/p>

\nBefore joining Northrop Grumman, Krishnan held senior leadership roles at L3Harris Technologies, including President of the Electro Optical Sector within Integrated Mission Systems and Vice President\/General Manager of the ISR business unit. Earlier in his career, he held executive program management roles at Raytheon\u2019s Integrated Defense Systems and Missile Systems segments and worked as a strategy consultant with Bain & Company, specializing in strategy development, operational efficiency, cost reduction, and M&A.<\/p>

\nKrishnan served 11 years as an F\u201115C pilot in the U.S. Air Force, accumulating more than 1,500 hours in fighter aircraft.<\/p>

\n\u201cMurali is an exceptional leader with a strong combination of operational experience, deep technical understanding, and proven success guiding large-scale growth across the defense technology sector,\u201d said Roger Wells, Chief Executive Officer of AEVEX. \u201cHis strategic mindset, customer-centric leadership style, and track record of delivering results in highly complex mission environments will be pivotal as AEVEX continues to expand its capabilities and deliver next-generation solutions to our customers.\u201d<\/p>

\nKrishnan holds an MBA from MIT\u2019s Sloan School of Management, an M.A. in Organizational Management from George Washington University, and a B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering from the U.S. Air Force Academy, where he graduated with both academic and military distinction.<\/p>

\nFor more information, visit www.aevex.com<\/a>.<\/p>

\nAbout AEVEX<\/b><\/p>

\nAEVEX Corp. (NYSE: AVEX) is a leading U.S. defense technology company delivering autonomous unmanned systems, AI\u2011enabled mission software, and advanced ISR and electronic warfare solutions for national security customers. With vertically integrated engineering, rapid prototyping, and high\u2011volume manufacturing across multiple U.S. locations, AEVEX provides affordable, front\u2011line\u2011ready capabilities designed for contested and GPS\u2011denied environments. AEVEX\u2019s mission is to strengthen deterrence, enhance warfighter effectiveness, and help ensure the United States maintains technological and industrial advantage in the era of autonomy.<\/p> Contacts<\/b>

\nMedia Contact<\/b>Brian Manning\nAEVEX\nbmanning@aevex.com<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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