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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.