Ascent AeroSystems, the world’s leading manufacturer of compact, high-performance coaxial unmanned aerial vehicle drone systems, today announces the appointment of Sharon Hamilton to the position of Director of Compliance and Quality. In her new role, Hamilton will lead the company’s regulatory and trade compliance, process quality, and corporate governance functions.

Hamilton joins Ascent with more than two decades of international trade management, regulatory compliance, and operational expertise gained with some of the world’s most well-respected aerospace and defense organizations. A recognized expert in business transformation, she will ensure that Ascent products achieve and retain compliance with evolving regulations around the world.

“I have worked closely with Sharon for many years, experiencing the positive impacts of her leadership firsthand. She is an insightful executive with a laser focus on operational integrity, and we are thrilled to welcome her to the Ascent team,” said cofounder and CEO of Ascent AeroSystems, Peter Fuchs. “Sharon will play a key role in helping us mitigate risk and reduce costs as we continue to drive innovation and position ourselves for future growth across all market segments.”

As Ascent prepares for the rapid scaling and deployment of its growing suite of performance-focused UAS/UAV solutions to government, military, paramilitary and industrial customers worldwide, Hamilton’s customer-centric focus and proven expertise in international trade compliance will position Ascent as a small UAS/UAV supplier of choice for U.S. government and foreign military customers.

“I am excited to work with Peter and the Ascent AeroSystems team as we accelerate production and deployment of our groundbreaking UAV/UAS technology solutions worldwide,” Hamilton remarked.

To learn more about Ascent AeroSystems, visit us at https://ascentaerosystems.com/ or stop by to see us at the USA Partnership Pavilion, stand G084, at Land Forces 2024 International Land Defence Exposition, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in Victoria, Australia, September 9 – 11, 2024.