Meet the Team
Team with Proven Success and Deep Experience
Airline industry leader: Former CEO TAP Portugal, FlyBe, CityJet. 25+ years at Air France KLM. IATA Board of Governors
Christine Ourmières-Widener
Executive Chair
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
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
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.
