Certify Holdings Announces Leadership Appointments to Advance Support for Customer Missions

Michael Schwarm appointed President; Christopher Davies appointed Chief Financial Officer

NEWTOWN, Conn., Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Certify Holdings today announced the appointment of Michael Schwarm as President of Certify Holdings and SMT Corp. and Christopher Davies as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. The appointments reflect the company's continued investment in the people and capabilities that support its customers' most demanding defense, aerospace and high-reliability applications.

"SMT has earned the trust of customers who depend on authentic, reliable electronic components for their mission-critical programs," said Carl Contadini, Chair of Certify Holdings. "Our continued investment reflects our confidence in the business, the expertise of our team and the importance of the missions we support. Michael and Chris bring complementary leadership experience that will help us build on that strong foundation and expand the capabilities and resources available to our customers."

SMT brings together electronic component sourcing, authentication, electrical and environmental testing, and lifecycle solutions to help customers address complex supply-chain and obsolescence challenges. Its support extends beyond securing components to helping customers verify performance, protect production continuity and sustain critical systems throughout their operational lives.

As President, Schwarm will lead the continued development of customer partnerships and guide investments in technical capabilities, systems and automation. Working across the organization, he will build on SMT's established expertise to support customers' evolving requirements, from sourcing and qualification through production and long-term sustainment.

"Our work ultimately supports the people who depend on our customers' systems to perform when it matters most," Schwarm said. "We have a talented team, deep technical expertise and strong customer relationships. The opportunity ahead is to build on those strengths—investing in our people, expanding our capabilities and working closely with customers to address the challenges facing their programs. Those investments are about helping our customers deliver on their missions, today and over the long term."

Davies will lead financial management across Certify Holdings and its operating companies, including financial planning, working capital management and financial controls. He will support the continued investment in people, technology and resources that underpins the company's commitment to dependable customer service and long-term program support.

About Michael Schwarm

Michael Schwarm has more than 30 years of experience across the aerospace and defense industry, spanning large prime contractors and mid-sized defense technology companies. His career includes leadership roles with BAE Systems, DRS Technologies, Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions, Spectrum Control/API Technologies and SMT Corp., with experience in commercial leadership, business development and operations. Before his appointment as President, Schwarm served as Chief Growth Officer of Certify Holdings, leading growth strategy and commercial development across the business. He is a U.S. Army veteran and holds a master's degree in Systems Engineering from Johns Hopkins University.

About Christopher Davies

Christopher Davies brings more than 15 years of finance and executive leadership experience across a range of industries. Before joining Certify Holdings, Davies served as Chief Financial Officer of Liquid Rewards, a venture-backed financial technology company. His background includes extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance, with roles in investment banking and private equity-owned companies. He holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from Washington and Lee University.

About Certify Holdings / SMT Corp.

Certify Holdings, through SMT Corp., Excesser and SMT Labs UK, provides electronic component sourcing, authentication, testing and lifecycle solutions for defense, aerospace and other high-reliability applications. Combining technical expertise with supply-chain experience, the company helps customers address component availability, authenticity, performance and obsolescence challenges in support of mission-critical programs.

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