Volocopter reports its board has accepted Dirk Hoke’s request to step down from his position as CEO at the end of February 2025. Hoke’s successor as CEO will be announced by the Advisory Board in due course.
The Advisory Board of Volocopter has appointed Dr. Dieter Zetsche as its Chairman. He takes up this position with immediate effect.
Dieter Zetsche former CEO Daimler AG 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.”
Dieter Zetsche 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 commercialization of Volocopter and thus write a new chapter in aviation history,” said Zetsche.
Dr. Zhihao Xu, CEO of Geely Technology Group, has newly joined as a member of Volocopter’s Advisory Board. Majid Mufti, CEO NEOM Investment Fund (NIF), will remain a member of the Advisory Board.
The appointments are effective immediately.
For more information
https://www.volocopter.com/en/newsroom/volocopter-to-undertake-leadership-changes
(Image: Dirk Hoke – Volocopter)
