Frederick Riker

Frederick "Rick" Riker currently serves as the Director of International Business Development for the INDO-Pacific region at Edge Autonomy, a role started in September 2024, focusing on regional strategies to capture UxS market opportunities. Prior to this, Riker held the position of Director of International Business Development for the Asia Pacific region at AeroVironment from September 2018 to August 2024, where strategic development was geared towards SUAS, MUAS, LMS, and UGV business segments. Riker's earlier experience includes serving as the Director of Security Cooperation Programs at US Pacific Command from August 2009 to September 2018, and a distinguished career as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army, retiring in November 2009 after extensive operational and strategic assignments. Riker’s military background began as an enlisted infantryman, providing a solid foundation for subsequent leadership roles.