Newly Elected Officers to AAM Institute’s Board of Liaisons

Katrin Mayrhofer, Philip Butterworth-Hayes, Fernanda Siniscalchi, and Rose Funja bring a wealth of experience to guide the Institute in its mission to advance the future of air mobility By Joe Macey / 23 Sep 2024
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The Advanced Air Mobility Institute has revealed the election of Katrin Mayrhofer as Chair of the Board of Liaisons, Philip Butterworth-Hayes as Vice Chair, Fernanda Siniscalchi as Treasurer, and Rose Funja as Secretary.

According to the Institute, these leaders bring a wealth of experience to guide it in its mission to advance the future of air mobility.

Katrin Mayrhofer, Liaison to Romania, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of ELSA Industry S.R.L. and other aerospace ventures, has over 28 years of experience, including major contributions to CityAirbus and Bluecopter.

Mayrhofer said; “I am deeply honored to take on the role of Chair of the Board of Liaisons at the Advanced Air Mobility Institute.

“In this new position, I am excited to contribute to advancing sustainable and accessible air mobility solutions on a global scale. With a focus on driving international cooperation and innovation, I am eager to work with my peers to shape the future of aerospace and support initiatives that promote gender equality and sustainability.”

Liaison to UK, Philip Butterworth-Hayes, is a consultant and communications specialist with over 30 years of experience in the aerospace and defense sectors, and the editor of several key aerospace publications, namely, the UK’s Unmanned Publications. Butterworth-Hayes added; “I am very much looking forward to supporting Katrin in my role as Vice Chair of the Board of Liaisons. These next few months will be critical to the launch phase of the commercial AAM industry, and the role of the Institute as a forum for sharing best practices and lessons learnt among global partners will play a crucial role in moving the industry forward.”

Rose Funja, Liaison to Tanzania and Founder of AltitudeX Limited, has over 16 years of experience in digital technology, using drone and data technologies to support decision-making in telecommunications, energy, and agriculture.

Fernanda Siniscalchi, Liaison to Brazil, is a market researcher, advocate for sustainable aviation, and passionate about advancing clean aviation technologies, serving as the Institute’s Treasurer. These officers will work together to drive key initiatives that promote sustainable and accessible air mobility while strengthening the Institute’s role as a global supporter in Advanced Air Mobility.

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