Meet the Team
Team with Proven Success and Deep Experience
Serial cleantech entrepreneur – Founder and CEO of leading EV charging business eMotorWerks (acquired by Enel in 2017). Previously Executive at Google, McKinsey and Nielsen. Avid Pilot (fixed wing and rotorcraft). MS Physics, MIPT and Ph.D. Physics, Princeton.
Val Miftakhov
FOUNDER & CEO
Head of Europe at eMotorWerks (acquired in 2017). Hitachi, Head of e-Mobility at Enel X, Previously Partner at McKinsey & Co. MS Physics, MIPT and Ph.D. Physics, Cornell.
Sergey Kiselev
CHIEF BUSINESS OFFICER
20 years of aeronautical career: Head of UAM business unit in Rolls-Royce; Chief Engineer in Siemens & Leonardo Helicopters; Head of Airworthiness in Airbus Helicopters
Gabriele Teofili
MANAGING DIRECTOR, UK
30 years experience in human resources, including senior roles with Medvivo, Tribal Group and Southwark College. Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.
Nicky Wood
CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER
Co-Founder and CSO of Aerospace Technology Institute; Previously at Booz & Co, Ricardo, JCB. MEng, University of Bath and MBA, Kellogg.
James McMicking
CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER
12 years experience in aerospace and energy sectors. Ex Rolls-Royce, Crown Estate, SolarCentury. Bachelor of Laws, Msc Sustainable Development.
Oliver Henstridge
VICE PRESIDENT, SALES & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Experienced corporate finance professional. 15 years investment banking experience focused on aviation, transport and infrastructure.
Gabriel Lepine
CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
Strategic financial management. Marshall of Cambridge, BNY Mellon, Pershing.
John King
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FINANCE
20+ years as an airworthiness professional. Previously Chief Certification Engineer at Vertical Aerospace. 12 years at Airbus.
Paul Harper
DIRECTOR, AIRWORTHINESS & CERTIFICATION
Our Values
First Principles Thinking
Asking questions, creating solutions, solving problems.
Engineering Excellence
Turning breakthrough science into operational capability.
Safety, Care & Trust
Focus on the wellbeing of our team and the wider world.
Energy to Drive Change
Taking radical ownership and focussing on results.
