Ascent AeroSystems names former Joint Chiefs Air‑Sea branch chief Paul Fermo president; transition set for Oct. 1, 2025

Ascent AeroSystems has appointed Paul Fermo, a former Joint Chiefs of Staff Air‑Sea Branch chief and its current vice president of business development, as president. He will assume the role on Oct. 1, 2025, succeeding co‑founder and CEO Peter Fuchs, who will retire; Ascent builds co‑axial uncrewed air vehicles.

Discovered 2025-09-16T04:11:44.802587-07:00 | 2025-09-16T04:11:44.802587-07:00

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  • The move establishes a clear succession plan: Paul Fermo will succeed co‑founder Peter Fuchs and assume the presidency on Oct. 1, 2025, creating a defined leadership timeline for Ascent’s UAV programmes.
  • Fermo’s background as a former Joint Chiefs of Staff Air‑Sea Branch chief and current VP of business development brings direct defense and acquisition experience to a UAV manufacturer, a material factor for government contracting and program alignment.
  • This appointment follows a string of high‑level executive changes across the sector, comparable to recent leadership moves at ATSG, Vertical Aviation International and AMSL Aero, underscoring industry‑wide management shifts as companies prepare for certification, scale-up and new market opportunities.

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