Target Arm Appoints Rob Africk as Chief Financial Officer to Accelerate Growth and Investor Value
- jeffmcchesney
- 2 days ago
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RIDGEFIELD, Conn. - Nov. 17, 2025 - PRLog -- Target Arm Inc., an autonomous robotics company revolutionizing in-motion drone operations across defense and commercial markets, today announces the appointment of Rob Africk as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Rob joins at a time of significant market acceleration in robotics, autonomy, and drone technologies. With more than 35 years of experience in capital strategy, M&A, and corporate finance—spanning over $40 billion in transactions —Rob brings a powerful combination of investment banking precision and operational insight. His background across energy, technology, industrial, and government sectors positions him to help Target Arm expand efficiently across both government (B2G) and commercial (B2B) markets. His addition to the leadership team strengthens the company's dual-use strategy— providing resilience through changing market conditions and enhancing long-term investor value. Rob will oversee financial strategy, investor relations, and operational scaling initiatives.
"Rob's leadership comes at exactly the right moment," said Jeffrey McChesney, CEO & Founder of Target Arm. "I've known him for over two decades, and we've worked closely together before. He's one of the most capable financial leaders I've ever met—especially when it comes to raising capital and navigating complex markets. We believe the markets are aligning for extraordinary growth, and his experience gives us the foundation to scale faster, grow smarter, and maximize our return to investors. I'm proud to have Rob on the team as we build for what we believe will be explosive growth through 2026 and beyond."
Target Arm's autonomous platforms enable the simple launch and recovery of drones from any moving vehicle—land, sea, or air—at up to 65mph and without stopping. Its patented products, including Ralar and Maestro, are redefining mobility for drones in logistics, defense, and first-responder operations.
About Target Arm
Target Arm Inc. is a dual-use robotics, autonomy, and AI company enabling drone launch and recovery from any moving platform. Headquartered in Ridgefield, CT, the company serves the U.S. Department of War, enterprise customers, commercial package delivery providers, and first responders. Learn more at https://www.targetarm.com
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Katie Mc Grath
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Source Target Arm Inc.
City/Town Ridgefield
State/Province Connecticut
Country United States
Industry Technology
Tags Finance