EDGEWOOD, N.Y., Dec. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (“CPI Aero®” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: CVU) announced today that it has appointed Robert Mannix to the position of Chief Financial Officer. Pamela Levesque, Interim Chief Financial Officer, will step down but will remain on CPI Aero’s Board of Directors.
Mr. Mannix has over 30 years of experience in all aspects of financial operations at publicly-traded companies including accounting, financial reporting, audit and compliance, treasury, tax, and financial planning and analysis.
Prior to joining CPI Aero, Mr. Mannix served as Executive VP, Chief Accounting Officer, and Head of Tax & Treasury at West Technology Group, a global leader in technology-enabled services based in Islandia, NY, where he was responsible for global financial operations. Prior to that Mr. Mannix served as SVP and Corporate Controller of Verint Systems where he directed accounting, compliance, and financial functions. Earlier in his career, he held various senior finance roles at Motorola.
Mr. Mannix began his career at Ernst & Young, leading audit and advisory engagements across multiple industries including the aerospace and defense and manufacturing. Mr. Mannix is a CPA in New York State and holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Pace University.
“The appointment of Robert Mannix brings seasoned leadership to our Finance Team and proven management of financial operations, while augmenting CPI Aero’s experienced leadership team. We look forward to his contributions to ensuring CPI Aero has best-in-class financial operations and disciplines,” said Dorith Hakim, President and CEO. “I want to personally thank Pamela Levesque for stepping in as Interim Chief Financial Officer, a testament to her dedication to the company, and I am grateful that she will continue to provide us with valuable guidance as a member of CPI Aero’s Board of Directors.”
About CPI Aero
CPI Aero is a prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense as well as a Tier 1 subcontractor to some of the largest aerospace and defense contractors in the world. CPI Aero provides engineering, program management, supply chain management, assembly operations and MRO services to this global network of customers. CPI Aero is recognized as a leader within the international aerospace market in such areas as aircraft structural assemblies, military advanced tactical pod structures, engine air inlets, and complex welded products. CPI Aero’s international customer base enjoys a unique combination of large-company capabilities, matched with small-company value, responsiveness, and personal customer service.