Red Cat Announces Appointment of Christian Koji Ericson as Chief Financial Officer
SALT LAKE CITY, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (Nasdaq: RCAT) ("Red Cat" or the "Company"), a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government, and commercial operations, today announced the appointment of Christian Koji Ericson as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective March 17, 2025.
Ericson brings more than 20 years of finance and accounting experience, including 11 years with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and senior finance roles at Nu Skin Enterprises, where he served as Chief Audit Executive, VP of Business Development, and VP of Finance for its agriculture technology division. Most recently, Ericson was Head of Finance and Accounting at Western Steel Buildings, where he played a pivotal role in scaling financial operations and optimizing compliance and governance structures to support rapid business growth.
“Christian’s extensive financial leadership and experience in high-growth industries make him an invaluable addition to Red Cat as we execute our vision to define the role of aerial intelligence,” said Jeff Thompson, Red Cat CEO. “His expertise in financial strategy, compliance, and investor relations will play an important role in our next phase of growth, while ensuring we remain well-positioned to capitalize on market opportunities and drive shareholder value.”
“I see significant opportunity ahead for Red Cat at such a transformative time for the company and the broader drone industry,” said Ericson. “I am eager to leverage my experience in financial strategy to support the company’s commitment to innovation, strengthen financial performance, and help drive long-term value for our customers and shareholders.”
Ericson holds a Master of Accountancy and a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Brigham Young University and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). He is also fluent in Japanese, having spent part of his career working abroad.
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About Red Cat Holdings, Inc.
Red Cat (Nasdaq: RCAT) is a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government, and commercial operations. Through two wholly owned subsidiaries, Teal Drones and FlightWave Aerospace, Red Cat has developed a Family of Systems. This includes the Black Widow™, a small unmanned ISR system that was awarded the U.S. Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) Program of Record contract. The Family of Systems also includes TRICHON™, a fixed-wing VTOL for extended endurance and range, and FANG™, the industry's first line of NDAA-compliant FPV drones optimized for military operations with precision strike capabilities. Learn more at .
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