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Azimuth Technology Appoints Mauricio Giraldo as Vice President of Operations

NAPLES, FL. –– Azimuth Technology announces the promotion of Mauricio Giraldo to Vice President of Operations, recognizing more than 13 years of exceptional leadership, deep manufacturing expertise, and sustained contributions to the company's operational excellence.

In his new role, Mauricio will continue to lead the execution of Azimuth's manufacturing strategy while overseeing operational performance across the company's precision manufacturing platform. His leadership focuses on production excellence, process optimization, and cross-functional coordination, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality products to Azimuth's diverse and demanding customer base.

"Mauricio has been a driving force behind the operational strength and manufacturing discipline that defines Azimuth today. His leadership, technical expertise, and unwavering commitment to continuous improvement have played a critical role in positioning the company for sustained growth. We are excited to see him step into this expanded leadership role and continue driving operational excellence across the organization."— Tommy Thacker, Chief Executive Officer, Azimuth Technology.

"I am honored to take on the role of Vice President of Operations and continue contributing to the growth of Azimuth Technology," said Mauricio. "Over the past several years, I've had the opportunity to work alongside an incredibly talented team committed to precision, discipline, and continuous improvement. I look forward to building on that foundation as we strengthen our operations, support our people, and deliver the high-quality manufacturing performance our customers depend on."

Mauricio is widely respected for his disciplined leadership approach, ability to build high-performing teams, and commitment to operational excellence in complex manufacturing environments. As Vice President of Operations, he will continue to guide Azimuth's operational strategy while strengthening the company's capabilities in precision manufacturing.

Born in Bogotá, Colombia, Mauricio holds a degree in Industrial Design and has built his career in advanced precision manufacturing environments. Prior to joining Azimuth Technology, he held key operational roles at Inovo, Inc. and Structure Medical, where he helped develop high-performance manufacturing processes and operational systems.

About Azimuth Technology
Azimuth Technology is a leading precision manufacturer of firearms components, explosives detection equipment, and mission-critical parts for the defense, aerospace, and military sectors. Headquartered in Naples, Florida, the company operates an ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100-certified manufacturing facility serving OEMs and customers worldwide.

Azimuth Technology's state-of-the-art facility provides process-engineering capabilities that are unique to the industry for complicated projects and designs. It holds a proud tradition of focusing on American manufacturing with a U.S.-based workforce and sourcing materials locally.

Chumash Capital Investments manages economic development investments for the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, supporting acquisitions and growth strategies for the tribe.

The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians is located in Santa Barbara County, California. Its reservation was established and officially recognized by the federal government in 1901. Today, the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians remains the only federally recognized Chumash tribe in the nation. The tribe is a self-governing sovereign nation and follows the laws set forth in its tribal constitution.

For more information about Azimuth Technology's manufacturing capabilities, please contact info@azimuthtec.com or visit www.azimuthtechnology.com