Lilium has appointed Johan Malmqvist as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective April 1, 2024, bringing more than 25 years of experience as a CFO of global public and private companies across a variety of sectors and geographies. Most recently, he served as CFO at a premium electric vehicle manufacturer, Polestar Automotive Holding UK (Polestar), where
David McBride has been appointed Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for Supernal LLC – Hyundai Motor Group’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company. McBride will lead Supernal’s technology strategy and vehicle development, reporting to CEO, Jaiwon Shin. “Following the debut of our product concept earlier this year, Superal has entered a new phase of our advanced air
Boeing President and CEO, Dave Calhoun, has declared his intention to step down from his CEO position at the end of 2024. However, Calhoun will continue to guide Boeing through the remainder of the year to ensure the completion of crucial ongoing initiatives aimed at stabilising and positioning the company for future success. Furthermore, Boeing
Einar Örn Ólafsson has been appointed as PLAY airlines‘ new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding Birgir Jónsson. Jónsson will continue to work for PLAY airlines until April 2, 2024, and will remain as an advisor for the company for the next few months to ensure a seamless transition. Ólafsson is one of PLAY airlines’ largest
The WestJet Group has appointed Diederik Pen as President of WestJet Airlines effective April 1, 2024. As WestJet Group Chief Operating Officer and President of WestJet Airlines, Pen will continue to report to Alexis von Hoensbroech, WestJet Group’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Von Hoensbroech will continue to maintain overall responsibility for the WestJet Group and
Magellan has announced the appointment of Dave Chriske as Vice President of Engine Asset Trading and Leasing. Chriske brings a wealth of experience, having previously served as Vice President of Trading and Leasing at CFM Materials. Before that, he was with GE Aviation in Engine Services. Chriske’s extensive experience and deep industry knowledge make him
Swiss International Airlines (SWISS) has appointed Oliver Buchhofer to serve as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Buchhofer will assume his new duties – and thus also his position on the SWISS Management Board – on May 1, 2024. Buchhofer presently serves as Head of Operations and is a member of the extended management board.
Crisalion Mobility has appointed Alberto Muñoz-Domper as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With more than two decades’ experience in the financial sector, Muñoz-Domper’s invaluable strategic expertise will be crucial to Crisalion Mobility’s future growth. His outstanding performance as CFO at other sector companies evidences his ability to deliver robust, pro-active financial management, which will
EBCO Aviation Insurance (EBCO), a wholly owned subsidiary of TITAN Aviation Fuels, has named Jon Downey as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Downey is an experienced leader in the aviation insurance industry. He served as Vice President for United States Aviation Underwriters Inc., a role that progressed into Senior Vice President of Operations and Head of
Spirit AeroSystems Holdings has released that Jane P. Chappell will join the company’s Board of Directors, effective February 26, 2024. She will serve on the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee and the Risk Committee. Chappell has more than four-decades of experience, 17 years at the executive level, providing operational and strategic leadership in the defence
