AgEagle Aerial Systems Announces Appointment of Alison Burgett as Chief Financial Officer
AgEagle Aerial Systems (NYSE: UAVS), a provider of unmanned aerial systems and sensors, has appointed Alison Burgett as Chief Financial Officer effective April 14, 2025. Burgett, who has served as Controller since April 2024, brings over 20 years of financial experience with exchange-listed companies.
In her previous role as Controller, she managed financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, and regulatory compliance. Before AgEagle, Burgett held finance leadership positions at Cente , Republic Services, and Providence Service She holds an Accounting degree from the University of Phoenix and an MBA from Boise State University.
The appointment follows her successful tenure as Controller and replaces interim CFO Adrienne Anderson. CEO Bill Irby expressed confidence in Burgett's ability to lead financial strategy and drive operational efficiency as the company pursues growth initiatives in the drone technology sector.
AgEagle Aerial Systems (NYSE: UAVS), fornitore di sistemi aerei senza pilota e sensori, ha nominato Alison Burgett come Chief Financial Officer a partire dal 14 aprile 2025. Burgett, che ricopre il ruolo di Controller dall'aprile 2024, porta con sé oltre 20 anni di esperienza finanziaria in aziende quotate in borsa.
Nel suo precedente incarico di Controller, ha gestito la rendicontazione finanziaria, i controlli interni, il budgeting e la conformità normativa. Prima di AgEagle, Burgett ha ricoperto ruoli dirigenziali in ambito finanziario presso Cente, Republic Services e Providence Service. È laureata in Contabilità presso l'Università di Phoenix e ha conseguito un MBA alla Boise State University.
La nomina segue il suo successo come Controller e sostituisce la CFO ad interim Adrienne Anderson. Il CEO Bill Irby ha espresso fiducia nella capacità di Burgett di guidare la strategia finanziaria e migliorare l'efficienza operativa mentre l'azienda punta a iniziative di crescita nel settore della tecnologia dei droni.
AgEagle Aerial Systems (NYSE: UAVS), proveedor de sistemas aéreos no tripulados y sensores, ha nombrado a Alison Burgett como Directora Financiera a partir del 14 de abril de 2025. Burgett, quien ha sido Controller desde abril de 2024, aporta más de 20 años de experiencia financiera en empresas cotizadas en bolsa.
En su rol anterior como Controller, gestionó informes financieros, controles internos, presupuestos y cumplimiento normativo. Antes de AgEagle, Burgett ocupó puestos de liderazgo financiero en Cente, Republic Services y Providence Service. Tiene una licenciatura en Contabilidad por la Universidad de Phoenix y un MBA por Boise State University.
El nombramiento sigue a su exitosa etapa como Controller y reemplaza a la CFO interina Adrienne Anderson. El CEO Bill Irby expresó confianza en la capacidad de Burgett para liderar la estrategia financiera y mejorar la eficiencia operativa mientras la empresa busca iniciativas de crecimiento en el sector de tecnología de drones.
AgEagle Aerial Systems (NYSE: UAVS)는 무인 항공 시스템 및 센서 제공업체로서 앨리슨 버젯을 2025년 4월 14일부로 최고재무책임자(CFO)로 임명했습니다. 2024년 4월부터 컨트롤러로 근무해 온 버젯은 상장 기업에서 20년 이상의 재무 경험을 보유하고 있습니다.
컨트롤러로서 재무보고, 내부통제, 예산 편성 및 규제 준수를 관리해 왔으며, AgEagle 이전에는 Cente, Republic Services, Providence Service에서 재무 리더십 직책을 맡았습니다. 피닉스 대학교에서 회계학 학위를, 보이시 주립대학교에서 MBA를 취득했습니다.
이번 임명은 컨트롤러로서의 성공적인 임기를 바탕으로 한 것으로, 임시 CFO인 아드리엔 앤더슨을 대신합니다. CEO 빌 어비는 버젯이 재무 전략을 주도하고 운영 효율성을 향상시켜 드론 기술 분야에서 회사의 성장 이니셔티브를 추진할 능력이 있다고 확신했습니다.
AgEagle Aerial Systems (NYSE : UAVS), fournisseur de systèmes aériens sans pilote et de capteurs, a nommé Alison Burgett au poste de Directrice Financière à compter du 14 avril 2025. Burgett, qui occupait le poste de Contrôleur depuis avril 2024, apporte plus de 20 ans d'expérience financière au sein d'entreprises cotées en bourse.
Dans son précédent rôle de Contrôleur, elle gérait les rapports financiers, les contrôles internes, la budgétisation et la conformité réglementaire. Avant AgEagle, Burgett a occupé des postes de direction financière chez Cente, Republic Services et Providence Service. Elle est titulaire d'un diplôme en comptabilité de l'Université de Phoenix et d'un MBA de la Boise State University.
Cette nomination fait suite à son mandat réussi en tant que Contrôleur et remplace la CFO intérimaire Adrienne Anderson. Le PDG Bill Irby a exprimé sa confiance dans la capacité de Burgett à diriger la stratégie financière et à améliorer l'efficacité opérationnelle alors que l'entreprise poursuit ses initiatives de croissance dans le secteur des technologies de drones.
AgEagle Aerial Systems (NYSE: UAVS), ein Anbieter von unbemannten Luftfahrtsystemen und Sensoren, hat Alison Burgett mit Wirkung zum 14. April 2025 zur Chief Financial Officer ernannt. Burgett, die seit April 2024 als Controller tätig ist, bringt über 20 Jahre Finanzerfahrung in börsennotierten Unternehmen mit.
In ihrer vorherigen Rolle als Controller war sie für Finanzberichterstattung, interne Kontrollen, Budgetierung und regulatorische Compliance verantwortlich. Vor AgEagle hatte Burgett Führungspositionen im Finanzbereich bei Cente, Republic Services und Providence Service inne. Sie hat einen Abschluss in Rechnungswesen von der University of Phoenix und einen MBA von der Boise State University.
Die Ernennung folgt auf ihre erfolgreiche Zeit als Controller und ersetzt die interimistische CFO Adrienne Anderson. CEO Bill Irby zeigte sich zuversichtlich, dass Burgett die Finanzstrategie leiten und die operative Effizienz steigern wird, während das Unternehmen Wachstumsinitiativen im Drohnentechnologiesektor verfolgt.
- Internal promotion demonstrates succession planning and stability
- New CFO brings 20+ years of financial experience with public companies
- Appointee already familiar with company operations from Controller position
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Proven financial leader brings over 20 years of senior management experience navigating a multitude of public companies to fiscal responsibility and shareholder value creation
WICHITA, Kan., April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE: UAVS) (“AgEagle” or the “Company”), a leading provider of best-in-class unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and sensors for military, public safety, and commercial use, announces the appointment of Alison Burgett, as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of AgEagle, effective April 14, 2025. Ms. Burgett brings more than twenty years of financial, operational and regulatory experience with exchange listed companies and will be instrumental in helping guide the Company through its next phase of growth.
AgEagle CEO Bill Irby commented, “Alison has been a vital part of AgEagle’s leadership team in her role as Controller, where she has already demonstrated exceptional financial discipline, strategic insight, and a deep understanding of our business. Her promotion to CFO is a natural progression that reflects both her strong performance and the confidence we have in her ability to lead our financial strategy moving forward. As we continue to execute on our growth initiatives and expand our market presence, Alison’s leadership will be instrumental in driving operational efficiency, strengthening our financial infrastructure, and delivering long-term value to our shareholders.”
“With its cutting-edge technology, strong market position, and dedicated leadership team, AgEagle is uniquely positioned to drive meaningful innovation and expand its footprint in the rapidly growing drone technology sector,” said Ms. Burgett. “I look forward to leveraging my experience in corporate finance, strategic planning, and operational efficiency to support AgEagle’s long-term vision. By implementing sound financial strategies and fostering disciplined growth, we will further solidify AgEagle’s role as a leader in aerial intelligence solutions.”
Ms. Burgett has served as Controller of AgEagle since April 2024. In this capacity, she was responsible for overseeing the Company’s financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, and compliance with regulatory standards, including SEC and GAAP requirements.
Prior to joining AgEagle, Ms. Burgett held key finance leadership roles over her tenure at Cente Corporation. Before joining Cente Corporation, Ms. Burgett held the position of Controller at Republic Services, Inc. and Director of Accounting at Providence Service Corporation where she supported strategic growth initiatives and implemented process improvements to enhance financial transparency and operational efficiency. She earned her undergraduate degree in Accounting from the University of Phoenix and her Master of Business Administration from Boise State University. Her expertise in corporate finance and regulatory compliance plays a vital role in supporting AgEagle’s financial integrity and long-term growth.
The Company wishes to thank Ms. Adrienne Anderson for her interim CFO services and contributions to AgEagle and wishes her success in her future endeavors.
About AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc.
Through its three Centers of Excellence, AgEagle is actively engaged in designing and delivering best-in-class flight hardware, sensors and software that solve important problems for its customers. Founded in 2010, AgEagle was originally formed to pioneer proprietary, professional-grade, fixed-winged drones and aerial imagery-based data collection and analytics solutions for the agriculture industry. Today, AgEagle is a leading provider of full stack UAS, sensors and software solutions for customers worldwide in the energy, construction, agriculture, and government verticals. For additional information, please visit our website at www.ageagle.com.
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