eVTOL developer Eve Air appoints former Rolls-Royce VP as high-level executive

The electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developer Eve Air Mobility has appointed a former Rolls-Royce Vice President as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). 

Megha Bhatia, who currently serves as the Chief Strategy Officer at Jet Support Services, will oversee Eve’s global sales, market intelligence, and government relations divisions. 

Bhatia, who will be based in Melbourne for Eve, held a series of leadership roles at Rolls-Royce for more than a decade in various leadership positions, before securing the role as Vice President Sales and Marketing for Business Aviation for the British aerospace company. 

“Megha’s extensive experience and strategic leadership are going to be instrumental as Eve prepares for LOI conversion into firm orders,” said Johann Bordais, CEO of Eve Air Mobility. “Her ability to drive growth, manage large P&Ls, and lead high-performing teams, combined with her deep understanding of the aviation industry, make her an invaluable addition to our executive team. As we continue to advance the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) ecosystem, Megha’s expertise will play a crucial role reaching our goals with team initiatives and driving sustainable growth.” 

In July 2024, Eve, a subsidiary of Embraer, rolled-out its first full-scale eVTOL prototype for tests which aim to evaluate every part of the aircraft’s performance as well as its safety. 

Eve boasts the industry’s largest backlog with letters of intent for 2,900 eVTOL aircraft, representing a potential $14.5 billion in revenue across 30 customers in 13 countries. 

“I am thrilled to join Eve Air Mobility, a pioneering company at the forefront of Advanced Air Mobility, dedicated to transforming how people travel. As an industry leader, EVE is crafting a comprehensive ecosystem of cutting-edge products and solutions, where state-of-the-art eVTOLs are seamlessly integrated with safe operations and optimized agnostic systems, including modern air traffic management,” Bhatia said in a statement.  

She added: “I am proud to become a part of the talented team at EVE, working collaboratively to advance EVE’s holistic strategy that supports our extensive global customer base that fosters enduring growth.” The post eVTOL developer Eve Air appoints former Rolls-Royce VP as high-level executive appeared first on AeroTime.

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