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Vertical Aerospace Strengthens Leadership Team with Powertrain, Data and People Appointments
LONDON & NEW YORK, January 08, 2026--Vertical Aerospace ("Vertical" or the "Company") [NYSE: EVTL], a global aerospace and technology company pioneering electric aviation, today announced the appointments of Ollie Roberts as Chief People Officer (CPO), Juan Carlos Sacristan as Chief Data & Information Officer (CDIO), and Richard Moore as Vice President, Powertrain.
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