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Vertical Aerospace names Fabrice Brégier board chair effective September 2026
Fabrice Brégier
— Sep 21, 2026
Vertical Aerospace appoints Fabrice Brégier as Chair of its Board, increasing the board size to nine and effective September 21, 2026, signaling a push to advance its Valo certification, defence strategy and autonomous aviation initiatives. Brégier, a veteran Airbus executive and former Palantir France leader, is expected to guide the company through its next growth phase across commercial, defence and AI-driven programs.
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Marcus Bell
Adding him to a nine-person board looks like a solid step for their defense work.
Vertical Aerospace Begins Strategic Review, Seeks Partners
Fabrice Brégier
— Sep 24, 2026
Vertical Aerospace has hired Jefferies to advise on a review of strategic alternatives, including potential partnerships and financing, as it moves its eVTOL program toward certification, industrialization and commercial launch. The company says operations and certification work will continue, but the review may not lead to a deal or strategic change; it has also raised about $100 million and appointed former Airbus executive Fabrice Brégier as board chair.
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