Asylon Robotics Expands Leadership Team with Security Veterans

New senior hires bring decades of government and corporate security experience to drive the company's robotic security solutions.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 12:20pm

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Asylon, a provider of automated robotic security solutions, has announced two key additions to its leadership team. Anthony McCarty, a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, has joined as Senior Vice President of Government, leading the company's growth in military security services. Additionally, Michael W. Wanik, a recognized senior executive in corporate security, has joined Asylon's advisory team.

Why it matters

These appointments strengthen Asylon's vision to replace outdated, time-consuming, and cost-prohibitive legacy security plans with drones, robots, software, and AI to automate security operations. The new hires bring decades of experience in government and private security that will enhance Asylon's long-term growth as a leading provider of innovative robotic security solutions.

The details

As Senior VP Government, McCarty will be responsible for managing the expansion of Asylon's drone and ground-based robotic perimeter security solutions for government and military operations. Wanik, who joins as an advisor, has over 40 years of experience building security programs in healthcare, biotechnology, and enterprise. He previously led corporate security operations for United Therapeutics Corporation and UnitedHealth Group.

  • Asylon announced the new hires on March 12, 2026.

The players

Asylon

A U.S.-based leader in robotic perimeter security, offering fully managed ground and aerial security solutions for enterprise, critical infrastructure, logistics, and government clients.

Anthony McCarty

A retired United States Air Force Colonel with 30 years of leadership experience in government affairs and an extensive background in physical and nuclear security.

Michael W. Wanik, CPP, CBCP

A recognized senior executive in corporate security with over 40 years of experience building security programs in healthcare, biotechnology, and enterprise.

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What they’re saying

“The 24/7 demands of perimeter security at private companies and sensitive government and military facilities have not been met by stationary camera technologies and human patrols.”

— Damon Henry, CEO of Asylon

“Anthony and Michael bring decades of security experience in various roles and industries to the Asylon team. Their insights and relationships will facilitate the transition from outdated security measures to the age of drones, robotics, software, and artificial intelligence that amplifies human capabilities for optimized asset protection.”

— Damon Henry, CEO of Asylon

What’s next

Asylon plans to leverage the expertise of its new hires to expand the deployment of its drone and ground-based robotic perimeter security solutions for government and military operations.

The takeaway

Asylon's strategic additions to its leadership team demonstrate the growing importance of robotic and AI-powered security solutions in replacing outdated, labor-intensive security measures across both government and private sectors.