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Non-Executive, Shareholder & Former Board Director
A former U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Berets) Officer & now Chief Strategy Officer at Otto Aviation, who has been a non-executive to Urban-Air Port (UAP) since 2024. We have known Adam since UAP was formed, when he was initially the Global Head of Partnerships at Supernal, Hyundai Motor Group's eVTOL division.
During his tenure at Supernal, he became Chief Commercial Officer, replacing Mike Whittaker who moved onto become the FAA Administrator and we were very fortunate to have Adam hold the UAP investor Board Seat for Supernal and Hyundai - our largest external shareholder.
Prior to this Adam was a leader in McKinsey’s Aerospace & Defense and Capital Projects & Infrastructure practices, where he led strategy and operations projects in budget effectiveness, procurement, growth, and organisational development.
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Non-Executive & Shareholder
Lawrence Blakeley brings over 25 years of pioneering leadership in aircraft electrification and fundraising, having shaped the future of electric aviation at Airbus, Vertical Aerospace, H55, and currently Beta Technologies.
He helped secure transformative funding for Vertical Aerospace’s VX4 eVTOL, driving its NYSE listing in 2021, led the creation of H55's business model, customer contract negotiations and was instrumental in their Series B investment round to advance battery systems, and now accelerates Beta Technologies’ ALIA eVTOL and charging infrastructure.
Lawrence’s vision inspired UAP’s pioneering Q1 2024 patent for eVTOL downwash and outwash management, leveraging UAP’s Vertical Airfield technology to enhance vertiport safety and efficiency for urban and tactical operations.
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Non-Executive & Shareholder
Eoghan Huston has been a Non-Executive to Urban-Air Port (UAP) since 2023, providing financial and strategic guidance as we continue to scale our innovative landing and charging infrastructure solutions.
His extensive experience in finance, technology, and scaling high-growth companies has been instrumental.His experience working with founders to grow their businesses spans multiple industries from financial markets to travel and retail, and since 2021 he has been helping to build the future of low altitude logistics with Manna Drone Delivery.

