Businesswire·2026-01-08 11:00Core Insights - Vertical Aerospace has announced key leadership appointments to strengthen its team as it progresses towards growth, certification, and commercial readiness [1][2] Leadership Appointments - Ollie Roberts has been appointed as Chief People Officer (CPO), responsible for talent attraction, culture development, and organizational design to build a high-performing organization [7][8] - Juan Carlos Sacristan has been appointed as Chief Data & Information Officer (CDIO), tasked with leading the company's data, digital, and AI strategy to enhance operational efficiency [3][4] - Richard Moore has been appointed as Vice President of Powertrain, overseeing the engineering of energy storage, battery management systems, and electric propulsion units [5][6] Company Overview - Vertical Aerospace is focused on pioneering electric aviation, developing the Valo eVTOL aircraft, which aims for zero operating emissions [10][12] - The company has approximately 1,500 pre-orders for the Valo aircraft from customers across four continents, including major airlines [12]