MacGown to oversee Australasia Operations and Expansion of Wisk’s Presence in Broader APAC Region

Wisk Aero, a leading Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company and developer of the first all-electric, self-flying air taxi in the U.S., announced today that Catherine MacGowan has joined the company as its new Asia Pacific Region Director.

In her new role, Catherine will serve on Wisk’s Executive Leadership Team and oversee all operations in Australasia, as well as the expansion of Wisk’s presence in the wider Asia Pacific region. She will also be responsible for overseeing key existing projects, including Wisk’s airspace integration trial - a leading program that will advance the broader AAM industry - and the company’s social acceptance work in the region.

In addition to Wisk’s U.S. focus, the Australasia region remains a core element in Wisk’s broader strategy and will play a key role in the company's growth and go-to-market efforts announced in its recent funding announcement.

“We are excited to have Catherine join our team,” said Gary Gysin, CEO of Wisk. “Since Wisk’s arrival in New Zealand, our work in this progressive part of the world has made a significant contribution to the development of our all-electric, self-flying air taxi. Catherine’s strong leadership skills and her in-depth understanding of the aerospace environment will be of huge value to Wisk and our mission to make safe, everyday flight a reality.”

“It’s a privilege to be joining Wisk, a leader in advanced air mobility, who are pioneering an entirely new way to fly,” says Catherine. “Wisk’s commitment to safe, sustainable and accessible travel is something that really resonates with me and I’m excited to be part of such a passionate and highly-skilled team.”

Prior to joining Wisk, Catherine was a Group Captain in the Royal New Zealand Air Force and has held several leadership positions across the New Zealand Defence Force. Catherine has also served in a number of senior leadership roles for the New Zealand Government.

ABOUT WISK

Wisk is an urban air mobility company dedicated to delivering safe, everyday flight for everyone. Wisk’s self-flying, eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) air taxi will make it possible for passengers to skip the traffic and get to their destination faster. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area and New Zealand, Wisk is an independent company backed by The Boeing Company and Kitty Hawk Corporation. With over a decade of experience and over 1500 test flights, Wisk is shaping the future of daily commutes and urban travel, safely and sustainably.

Wisk is on a journey to deliver safe, autonomous, all-electric, everyday flight, join us and learn more here.

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