London, UK / New York, USA – May 2025 — Vertical Aerospace [NYSE: EVTL], the UK-headquartered pioneer in electric aviation, has strengthened its Board of Directors with the appointment of three high-profile executives: James Keith (JK) Brown, Kris Haber, and Carsten Stendevad. The move signals a decisive step in advancing the company’s commercial strategy and accelerating its path to certification and profitability.
These appointments follow a series of strategic developments at Vertical as the company enters a critical phase in its journey. With its sights set on achieving cash break-even by 2030, Vertical is actively positioning itself to capitalise on recent technical and operational progress — including the upcoming completion of its piloted test flight programme.
Chairman Domhnal Slattery welcomed the new directors, stating, “I am delighted to welcome JK, Kris, and Carsten to Vertical’s Board. Combined, they bring decades of deep capital markets expertise, business development experience and proven track records scaling growth-stage companies. 2025 is on track to be a pivotal year for Vertical as we complete our piloted test flight programme and move closer to certifying and producing the safest, most comfortable eVTOL on the market.”
The appointments are effective as of 30 April 2025 for Mr. Haber, and 14 May 2025 for Mr. Brown and Mr. Stendevad. Their combined experience is expected to support Vertical in refining its financial strategy and navigating the capital-intensive landscape of advanced air mobility as it gears up for commercialisation.
Vertical Aerospace continues to build momentum in the eVTOL space with a focus on safety, sustainability, and long-term profitability — and this latest move reinforces its commitment to scaling responsibly with top-tier governance.
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