On November 3, AEVEX announced that its current chief executive officer, Brian Raduenz, will transition to the role of executive chairman, and the company’s president, Roger Wells, will be appointed chief executive officer. Wells’ appointment reflects the culmination of his planned transition to CEO, which was established when he joined the company as president in April 2025. This methodical transition plan ensures AEVEX’s continued focus on disciplined execution, customer success, leadership continuity, and global growth, the company said.
Founded by Brian Raduenz, AEVEX has grown into a leading U.S. provider of uncrewed systems and mission solutions, continuing to invest in innovation that delivers reliable, effective technology to support customers and partners globally. As the United States advances initiatives to scale autonomous and uncrewed systems, AEVEX is committed to remaining at the forefront of delivering innovative and reliable technologies, serving as a critical enabler of the U.S. Drone Dominance strategy.
“Founding and leading AEVEX as CEO has been the honor of my life,” said Raduenz. “I could not be more proud of the team we have built and the impact we have had on our customers’ missions. As the company has scaled and evolved, now is the perfect time to hand the reins to Roger, a fantastic executive and the ideal leader for AEVEX’s next chapter. In my executive chairman role, I will remain actively engaged, advising on strategy, mentoring the leadership team, meeting with customers and partners, and supporting innovation, disciplined growth, and operational excellence.”
“I am excited for the opportunity to lead AEVEX in its next phase of growth,” said Wells. “AEVEX has accomplished a significant amount over its history and I’m highly optimistic about the opportunities ahead of us. Brian’s continued engagement as executive chairman ensures strong continuity for our customers and our people. Together with the leadership team, we will focus on operating excellence, innovation, and disciplined growth globally.”
Source: AEVEX
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