Press release
February 19, 2026
AEVEX Appoints Christi Morrison as Chief Legal Officer
AEVEX Corp. (AVEX)
SOLANA BEACH, Calif., Feb. 19 — AEVEX today announced the appointment of
Christi Morrison as Chief Legal Officer. Morrison brings extensive experience as a senior legal executive and
trusted advisor to boards and executive leadership teams, supporting AEVEX’s continued growth and operational
scale.
Christi Morrison
, Chief Legal Officer, brings extensive experience as a senior legal executive and trusted advisor to AEVEX.
In her role, Morrison will oversee AEVEX’s global legal, compliance, and governance functions, serving as a
strategic partner to the executive team and Board of Directors. She will support enterprise-wide risk
management, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and complex transactional matters as the company
continues to expand its portfolio of defense technologies, unmanned systems, and advanced aviation solutions.
Morrison joins AEVEX from Weatherford International plc, where she most recently served as Vice President, Deputy
General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary. In that role, she led corporate governance and legal operations for a
global organization with operations spanning multiple continents. She was a key member of the leadership team
that guided the company through a complex, multi-jurisdictional corporate restructuring.
“Christi is a seasoned legal leader with deep experience navigating complex governance, compliance, and risk
environments at scale,” said Roger Wells, CEO of AEVEX. “Her ability to partner closely with boards and
executive teams, combined with her business-focused approach, will be instrumental as AEVEX continues to grow
and operate across increasingly complex global missions.”
Throughout her career, Morrison has advised boards of directors and C-suite executives on corporate governance,
securities law, executive compensation, regulatory compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and enterprise risk
management. She is known for building high-performing legal organizations that deliver efficient,
business-aligned legal services, leveraging process design, technology, and disciplined outside counsel
management to support corporate objectives while mitigating risk.
Morrison holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Houston Law Center and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Texas
A&M University. She has been recognized as a Senior Counsel of the Year by the Association of Corporate
Counsel and Texas Lawbook and has received multiple leadership and achievement awards for her contributions to
corporate legal excellence.
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About AEVEX: AEVEX supports U.S. and partner nation security objectives by providing
comprehensive aviation and technology-based solutions. The company offers a diverse portfolio of Unmanned
Aircraft Systems (UAS), combat-proven loitering munitions, and multi-mission Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV).
These capabilities complement AEVEX’s strengths in custom engineering, manned and unmanned aircraft
modification, sensor integration, intelligence analysis, and specialized mission systems. AEVEX is headquartered
in Solana Beach, California, with additional facilities in California, Florida, Ohio, Virginia, and Alabama.
Media Contact:
Brian Manning
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