Merlin Names Michael Baker as CMO to Scale $100M+ Autonomy Platform
Merlin has appointed Michael Baker as Chief Marketing Officer to lead marketing strategy as it scales the Merlin Pilot autonomy platform across defense and civil aviation programs. Baker brings nearly 15 years of marketing leadership from tech firms and joins after Merlin’s public listing alongside $100M+ in military contracts.
1. CMO Appointment and Strategic Role
Merlin has appointed Michael Baker as Chief Marketing Officer to lead global marketing strategy and campaigns for its Merlin Pilot autonomy platform, targeting expansion into defense and civil aviation markets worldwide.
2. Baker’s Professional Background
Baker brings nearly 15 years of marketing and communications experience, most recently serving as Global Head of Brand and Communications at Formlabs and previously as Marketing Director at Lola.com, where he developed high-impact campaigns for growth-stage technology companies.
3. Alignment with Corporate Growth
The appointment coincides with Merlin’s recent Nasdaq listing and supports its $100M+ in awarded military contracts, aiming to amplify the company’s AI-powered autonomy capabilities and accelerate adoption among military and civilian clients.