---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-26-042388"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AVAV"
cik: "0001368622"
company_name: "AeroVironment Inc"
filed_at: "2026-04-13T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T06:33:37.811413+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# AeroVironment appoints Sean Woodward as CFO effective May 1, 2026

## Summary
- 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.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-26-042388
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AVAV
- cik: 0001368622
- company_name: AeroVironment Inc
- filed_at: 2026-04-13T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1368622/000110465926042388/0001104659-26-042388-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1368622/000110465926042388/tm2611632d1_8k.htm

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