General Richard "Rich" Clarke Appointed to Platform Aerospace Board of Directors

General Rich Clarke (Photo Credit: Platform Aerospace)

HOLLYWOOD, Md., September 22, 2023 (VSNewsNetwork.com) - Platform Aerospace, a company specializing in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), has announced the appointment of General Richard "Rich" Clarke, U.S. Army (Retired), to its Board of Directors. The appointment comes as the company aims to advance its production capabilities, particularly in the sector of Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV).

"We are extremely pleased to have General Clarke join our Board of Directors,” said Kurt Parsons, President & CEO of Platform Aerospace. "General Clarke brings a wealth of industry knowledge, deep commitment to our Nation's security, and extensive experience leading military forces. From the company’s growth perspective, his combined expertise will help Platform Aerospace take the production of our ISR UAV to the next level in support of the warfighter."

Upon accepting the role, General Clarke expressed his enthusiasm: "I am excited and glad to be part of an organization that is at the foundation of cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial System technology. I believe in the leadership and long-dwell capabilities of Platform Aerospace that make this UAS unique. I am grateful to be a part of this team and hope to contribute to their future success."

General Clarke retired from the U.S. Army in August 2022 after nearly four decades of service. His final assignment was as Commander of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), where he oversaw a joint force operation consisting of over 75,000 military members and operated on an annual budget exceeding $13 billion. Prior to that, he held various key positions, including Director for Strategic Plans and Policy, Deputy Commanding General for Operations, and Commander of the 82nd Airborne Division.

The General is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Benedictine College. He is a distinguished graduate of the National War College and a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations. His interests include education, innovation, emerging technology, and building high-performing organizations.

For more information, visit www.platformaerospace.com.

Source: Platform Aerospace via Newswire