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Published: March. 8, 2010 at 9:47 AM
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MONROVIA, Calif., March 8 (UPI) -- U.S. unmanned aircraft systems developer AeroVironment Inc. has appointed its first chief technology officer to support the company's business units.

Tim Conver, AV chairman and chief executive officer, announced the selection of John Grabowsky as the company's chief technology officer. Grabowsky, AV's current UAS

executive vice president and general manager, will take on the new role in a move to continue the company's UAS and Efficient Energy Systems development. AV's UAS technology is widely deployed to support intelligence and surveillance operations for U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.

"John's contributions to AV have been numerous and significant and as AV's first chief technology officer he will apply his deep technical background across both our business segments, which will enhance AV's leadership and benefit all our customers," Conver said in a statement.

AV also announced the selection of Tom Herring as the company's UAS business segment senior vice president and general manager.

Topics: John Grabowsky, War in Afghanistan
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