AeroVironment appoints Sean Woodward as CFO effective May 1, 2026

AeroVironment Inc

Sean Woodward promoted from CFO of Autonomous Systems segment to EVP and CFO, succeeding Kevin McDonnell who retires.
Woodward receives $515K base salary, 70% target bonus, and equity grants: $736K in PSUs and $397K in RSAs.
McDonnell remains CFO through April 30; advisory role through July 31, 2026.
Woodward has 22+ years in defense tech, including 15 years at AV and prior roles at General Dynamics and Honeywell.

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Departed

Kevin McDonnell

Chief Financial Officer

AeroVironment Inc

Effective: 2026-04-30
Successor: Sean Woodward
Filed: Apr 13, 2026 23:59 UTC

Mr. McDonnell will continue his role as Chief Financial Officer with the Company through April 30, 2026, before transitioning to employment with the Company in a non-officer capacity

Appointed

Sean Woodward

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

AeroVironment Inc

Effective: 2026-05-01
Filed: Apr 13, 2026 23:59 UTC

announced the appointment of Sean Woodward as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective May 1, 2026.

Source: SEC EDGAR

accession 0001104659-26-042388

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