Certify Holdings Names New President and CFO

NEWTOWN, Conn., Oct. 5, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Certify Holdings, a provider of electronic component sourcing, authentication, testing, and lifecycle solutions for defense, aerospace, and other high-reliability applications, has announced significant leadership appointments aimed at enhancing its support for mission-critical programs. The company has named Michael Schwarm as President and Christopher Davies as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.

Michael Schwarm, who brings more than 30 years of experience across the aerospace and defense industry, will lead the continued development of customer partnerships and guide investments in technical capabilities, systems, and automation. Schwarm’s career includes leadership roles with BAE Systems, DRS Technologies, Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions, Spectrum Control/API Technologies, and SMT Corp. Prior to his appointment as President, Schwarm served as Chief Growth Officer of Certify Holdings, where he led growth strategy and commercial development across the business.

Christopher Davies, who brings more than 15 years of finance and executive leadership experience across a range of industries, will lead financial management across Certify Holdings and its operating companies. His background includes extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance, with roles in investment banking and private equity-owned companies. Davies 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.

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.

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.