Robinson Aircraft, doing business as Horizon Aircraft, a hybrid eVTOL aircraft developer, has announced the expansion of its leadership team with the appointment of seasoned financial aviation executive, Brian Merker, as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
“We are excited to officially welcome Brian to the Horizon Aircraft management team and lead our financial operations into our next stage of growth as we make significant strides towards our public listing,” stated Brandon Robinson, Chief Executive Officer. “Brian’s advanced financial management skills in the public and private markets within the aerospace industry closely tracks with Horizon’s core business. We have successfully executed the manufacturing and design of several sub-scale prototype eVTOL aircraft and with the addition of Brian’s financial acumen, we are well-positioned for a smooth transition of Horizon as a public company and to accelerate our next phase of growth.”
Merker brings more than 20 years of senior financial management experience to Horizon spanning both public and private sectors, including ten years serving in the aviation sector. Most recently, he served as Chief Financial Officer of Skyservice Business Aviation, supporting its growth efforts in aircraft management, maintenance, fixed-based operations, charter and brokerage. Prior to Skyservice Business Aviation, he was Vice President of Finance at Discovery Air, a publicly traded company that included a diverse range of aviation related services. From 2007 to 2012, Merker served as Vice President of Finance at Score Media, a publicly traded company focused on sports broadcast and technology innovation. He began his career in the KPMG audit practice with significant exposure to SEC registrants at the commencement of the Sarbanes-Oxley legislation.
