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Applied Aerospace & Defense Appoints Chris Rogers As President and Chief Strategy Officer

PUBLIC · AADXAug 10, 2026•about 4 hours ago

Position

Chief Strategy Officer

Company

Applied Aerospace

Chris Rogers
StocktonManufacturingAerospace

Description

Applied Aerospace & Defense has announced the appointment of Chris Rogers to the position of President and Chief Strategy Officer. This new role is part of the company's strategy to evolve its executive leadership structure following its recent IPO.

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Company

Applied Aerospace

Location

Stockton, California, United States

About

Applied Aerospace is an innovative solutions provider and trusted partner with undeniable heritage and proven quality in the space, launch, aerospace, land and sea markets. Applied Aerospace provides design, fabrication and test of various products including large, complex, composite and metal bonded assemblies.

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