Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation announced the appointment of Drew Hamer as chief financial officer. Hamer is a proven finance executive with over twenty-five years of financial leadership at public and pre-public technology companies. Hamer joins Sarcos from Velodyne Lidar, where he played a central role in fundraising from strategic investors and guided the company through a public offering.

In recognition of his financial leadership at Velodyne Lidar, Hamer was a finalist for the 2021 Bay Area CFO of the Year Award. Hamer will be responsible for Sarcos' financial functions including forecasting, budgeting, accounting, audit, treasury, and corporate finance. Hamer will be part of the executive leadership team and will report directly to the chief executive officer.