Vertical Aerospace announced the appointment of aviation industry veteran Dómhnal Slattery, as Non-Executive Chairman of Vertical's board of directors. Dómhnal succeeds Stephen Fitzpatrick as Chairman, who has held the combined role of Chairman & CEO since Vertical listed on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) in December 2021. Dómhnal has over 30 years' experience in the global aviation finance industry.

He is currently the founding CEO of Avolon.