James McMicking
Chief Strategy Officer
ZeroAvia
James McMicking is Chief Strategy Officer at ZeroAvia, leading business and market strategy, strategic initiatives, engineering program management (PMO), R&D strategy, government affairs and R&D funding. James formally worked at the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI). As one of the original executives to set up the ATI, James held several positions throughout the business over seven years, including its Head of Strategy and Operations.
A mechanical engineer by training, James’ experience covers advanced R&D, business and innovation strategy, and transformation. At ZeroAvia, James is responsible for building a strategic roadmap for the business, both from a commercial and technical point of view to reach its targets.
ZeroAvia
ZeroAvia is developing full hydrogen-electric engines and refueling solutions, as well as supplying electric propulsion component technologies for novel battery, hybrid and hydrogen-electric aircraft applications.
Hydrogen Aviation: Resetting Expectations & Reinforcing Commitment
A status update on hydrogen development, certification, airport infrastructure, and national trial programmes. Discussing where hydrogen fits in the overall decarbonisation portfolio and how investment should be prioritised through
