Tom Thebes Named as Fortem Technologies’ CFO

  • Aug 29, 2023

Fortem Technologies, a leader in airspace awareness, security, and defense for detecting and defeating dangerous drones, has announced the appointment of Tom Thebes as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer. Thebes brings nearly 40 years of financial and operational management experience, specifically in the manufacturing and defense sectors, to his new role at Fortem Technologies.

Thebes’ appointment comes at a fruitful time for the company. In his new role, Thebes will play a crucial part in financing Fortem Technologies’ expansion, helping to scale with the company’s continued growth and success.

Fortem Technologies’ former CFO, Greer Carper, will be transitioning to his new role as the company’s senior vice president, Corporate Development and Strategy.

“I am delighted to welcome Tom Thebes as our new CFO,” Carper said. “His financial expertise and leadership skills make him a perfect fit for the role, and I am confident that under Tom’s stewardship, Fortem will continue its scaling journey.”

Prior to his new role, Thebes has served in several senior executive roles at Fortune 500 and 1000 public and private enterprises, both in the United States and internationally. His prior roles include that of CFO and vice president of Finance at Armor Express, Blue Force Gear, Domo Tactical Communications, Protected Vehicles, Inc., and Force Protection, Inc., and EVP of Operations/CFO at Chemring.

For more information about Fortem Technologies, please visit https://www.fortemtech.com

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