As chairman of the advisory board, Dr Dieter Zetsche will play a key role in supporting the strategic direction of the company. Zetsche, a former CEO of Daimler and a proven mobility expert, said, "I am looking forward to helping shape the transformation of urban mobility alongside Volocopter and thus making a contribution to ensuring that Germany remains a leading mobility location in the 21st century."
He succeeds Stefan Klocke, who will remain a member of Volocopter's Advisory Board. “Stefan Klocke's entrepreneurial vision and foresight has helped turn the Bruchsal-based start-up into a company with global appeal. I look forward to continuing to work with him and his valuable contributions on the Advisory Board. Together with the entire team, we will drive forward the commercialisation of Volocopter and thus write a new chapter in aviation history,” said Zetsche.
Dr Zhihao Xu, CEO of Geely Technology Group, has been appointed to Volocopter's Advisory Board, supporting the global orientation of the Board and business. “The mobility of the future will take place both on the road and in the air. Synergies are obvious, which is why I am delighted to be able to contribute my extensive experience to Volocopter,” said Xu.
Majid Mufti, CEO NEOM Investment Fund (NIF), will remain a member of the Advisory Board. The appointments are effective immediately.
The board also accepted Dirk Hoke’s request to step down from his position as CEO at the end of February 2025. His successor will be announced by the Advisory Board in due course.
