eVTOL company Overair have named Dr Valerie Manning as the company’s Chief Commercial (CCO). Dr. Manning began her career in the US Air Force and joins the company from Airbus where she was the airframer’s Senior Vice President for Training and Flight Operations. Dr. Manning will lead Overair’s commercial strategy, business development, marketing, sales, support, and in-service operations infrastructure as the company finalises its full-scale prototype vehicle and prepares for commercial launch. She will take charge of Overair’s business model, to create customer and company value and to enable business growth through Overair’s products and services.
Commenting on the announcement Overair CEO Ben Tigner said “I am immensely proud that Valerie is joining us. Having known Valerie for years, I have a deep appreciation for her capabilities and character, and I know that her addition will be a game changer for us, accelerating our path toward commercialisation. Valerie’s unique combination of corporate, military, and aviation experience, on top of her world-class technical capabilities, will help us convert Overair’s technology and product advantages into real-world value for communities and Overair’s stakeholders. As an accomplished pilot, Valerie also understands the benefits eVTOL will bring to urban areas, and she will be key to unlocking our success.”
