– UK, Bristol – Vertical Aerospace (NYSE: EVTL), a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero-emissions aviation, today announced the appointment of Mike Flewitt to its Board of Directors.
“I am delighted to welcome Mike to the Board, and I look forward to working alongside him. His experience across the automotive industry will be critical to the next phases of our journey, playing a key role in enabling the commercialisation of our revolutionary VX4 aircraft,” said Board Chairman, Domhnal Slattery.
Founder & CEO, Stephen Fitzpatrick, added, “Mike is a fantastic appointment for Vertical; he knows how to build and grow highly complex and technical businesses having worked in both the high-volume and the super-luxury segments of automotive. He will be invaluable to the business as we continue our journey to make zero-emissions aviation a reality.”
Mike will also join the Audit and Certification Committees.
About Mike Flewitt
Mike Flewitt is the former McLaren Automotive CEO. Prior to joining McLaren, Mike spent nine years at Ford as both VP, Manufacturing, Ford Europe, and Corporate Officer, Ford Motor Company. Before joining Ford, he held senior manufacturing and operations roles at TWR Group Limited, AutoNova AB, and Rolls-Royce and Bentley Motor Cars Limited. He is an alumnus of Salford University having qualified in Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering in 1987, completed a post-graduate qualification in Management and Project Management in 1996, and received an Honorary Doctorate from the institution in 2017.
Michael Flewitt commented: “It is an exciting time to join Vertical Aerospace. Vertical is at the forefront of innovation in the aviation industry, and I am delighted to have the opportunity to work alongside the team in their efforts to grow, progress, and lead the change in zero emissions flight. Stephen has assembled a passionate and talented team and I look forward to playing a part towards this continued success.”
Vertical Board
Following the appointment, the Vertical Board will comprise Dómhnal Slattery as Non-Executive Chairman; Independent Non-Executive Directors Kathy Cassidy, Gur Kimchi, and Mike Flewitt; Non-Executive Director Marcus Waley-Cohen; and Executive Directors Stephen Fitzpatrick, Harry Holt, Vincent Casey, and Michael Cervenka.
About Vertical Aerospace
Vertical Aerospace is pioneering electric aviation. The company was founded in 2016 by Stephen Fitzpatrick, an established entrepreneur best known as the founder of the Ovo Group, leading energy, and technology group and Europe’s largest independent energy retailer. Over the past five years, Vertical has focused on building the most experienced and senior team in the eVTOL industry, who have over 1,700 combined years of engineering experience and have certified and supported over 30 different civil and military aircraft and propulsion systems.
Vertical’s top-tier partner ecosystem is expected to de-risk operational execution and its pathway to certification allows for a lean cost structure and enables production at scale. Vertical has a market-leading pre-order book by value for more than 1,400 aircraft from global customers creating multiple potential near-term and actionable routes to market. Customers include American Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Avolon, Bristow, Marubeni, Iberojet, and FLYINGGROUP, as well as Japan Airlines, Gol, Air Greenland, Gozen Holding, and AirAsia, through Avolon’s VX4 placements.
About the VX4 eVTOL Aircraft
The piloted zero operating emissions four-passenger VX4 is projected to be capable of traveling distances over 100 miles, achieving top speeds of up to 200mph, while producing minimal noise and having a low cost per passenger mile. The VX4 is expected to open up advanced air mobility to a whole new range of passengers and transform how we travel.
For more information: https://vertical-aerospace.com/
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