Merlin Hires Mark Brunner as CRO to Drive Revenue for Merlin Pilot in Defense, Civil Aviation
Merlin named Mark Brunner Chief Revenue Officer to lead global revenue strategy and deepen customer ties as it scales the Merlin Pilot autonomous flight operating system after going public. He brings over 25 years of military service, defense policy and tech development experience from roles at PsiQuantum and Primer AI.
1. Appointment Details
Merlin has appointed Mark Brunner as Chief Revenue Officer, entrusting him with leading global revenue strategy and growth initiatives as the company scales its Merlin Pilot autonomous flight operating system across defense and civil aviation programs.
2. Industry Veteran Background
Brunner brings over 25 years of experience spanning U.S. Navy service as a pilot, defense policy advisory roles, and leadership in public sector growth at PsiQuantum and Primer AI, equipping him to navigate complex procurement and operational environments.
3. Strategic Role
In his CRO role, Brunner will focus on deepening government and commercial customer relationships, translating Merlin’s technology leadership into long-term programs of record and scalable revenue as the company enters its next phase post-IPO.
4. Public Company Phase
Merlin, now a publicly traded aerospace and defense technology firm, aims to leverage Brunner’s expertise to accelerate adoption of its full-stack autonomy platform and meet increasing contract demands from military and civilian aviation sectors.