Vertical Aerospace Names Avolon CEO to Non-Executive Chairman Role



Vertical Aerospace, an aerospace and technology company focused on zero emissions aviation, appointed Dómhnal Slattery non-executive chairman of its board of directors. Slattery succeeded Stephen Fitzpatrick, who had held the combined role of chairman and CEO since Vertical listed on the New York Stock Exchange in December 2021.

Slattery has more than 30 years of experience in the global aviation finance industry. He is currently the founding CEO of Avolon, an aircraft leasing company. Slattery will remain CEO of Avolon, which is also a customer of, and an investor in, Vertical.

“Dómhnal is an outstanding appointment for Vertical. His proven track record over the last 30 years in aviation finance is unrivalled and he brings senior level relationships with every major organization across the global aviation industry,” Fitzpatrick said. “Dómhnal’s vision for zero emissions flight will be invaluable for the Vertical board and its shareholders, and his appointment validates our ambition to lead the eVTOL sector globally.”

“Vertical is in the vanguard of innovation in the global aviation industry, and I am delighted to have the opportunity to play a central role in its growth and development,” Slattery said. “Over the past five years, Stephen has assembled an unrivalled team with a vision to revolutionize aviation through zero emissions air travel. I am excited to have the opportunity to deliver that vision and bring to market the VX4, an aircraft that will materially change the face of the transportation sector globally as we transition towards a net zero economy.”


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