Aviat Networks, Inc. announced on December 3 2025 that Andrew C. Schmidt will serve as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Schmidt brings more than 25 years of senior financial leadership, including over 20 years as a public‑company CFO, and has a background in public‑safety and software companies that aligns with Aviat’s growth strategy.
Aviat’s recent financial results underscore the timing of the appointment. In the second quarter of fiscal 2025, the company reported revenue of $118.2 million, up 26.2% year‑over‑year, and adjusted EBITDA of $14.8 million. The third quarter of fiscal 2025 saw revenue of $112.6 million, up 1.6% year‑over‑year, and a record adjusted EBITDA of $14.9 million. These results reflect Aviat’s focus on expanding its public‑safety portfolio and increasing its software‑sales mix, both of which are key drivers of the company’s recent growth.
Schmidt’s experience at Sientra, Iteris and Smith Micro Software positions him to accelerate Aviat’s strategic priorities. His tenure at Iteris, a leader in public‑safety solutions, and at Smith Micro, a provider of broadband connectivity software, directly supports Aviat’s objective to deepen its presence in the public‑safety market and to broaden its software offerings. The appointment signals management’s intent to strengthen financial discipline, capital allocation and reporting as the company integrates recent acquisitions and pursues new market opportunities.
President and CEO Pete Smith said, “We are thrilled to welcome Andy to the Aviat team. Given his tremendous track record in U.S. public safety and software, he is exceptionally well suited to drive value for Aviat’s customers, shareholders, and employees. Andy’s more than 20 years of public‑company CFO experience will be instrumental as we scale to the next level of growth.” The new CFO is expected to lead cost‑control initiatives, refine capital‑allocation decisions and enhance transparency in financial reporting, all of which are critical as Aviat expands its product mix and scales its operations.
The transition from interim CFO Andrew Fredrickson, who served from August 27 2025 to December 2 2025, is expected to be smooth. Fredrickson will return to his role as Vice President of Corporate Finance, ensuring continuity in financial oversight while Schmidt takes the helm of the company’s financial strategy.
For investors, the appointment of a seasoned CFO with deep experience in the public‑safety and software sectors reinforces Aviat’s commitment to disciplined financial management and strategic growth. The move is likely to support the company’s ongoing efforts to optimize capital structure, manage costs, and drive profitability as it continues to capitalize on its expanding market presence.
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