Vertical Aerospace Ltd. appointed Fabrice Brégier as chair of its Board of Directors, effective September 21, 2026. The appointment matters to investors because the company says his aerospace, defence and technology experience will support its next phase of growth and its commercialisation and defence strategy.

Key Highlights

  • Fabrice Brégier became Vertical Aerospace’s board chair on September 21, 2026.
  • Brégier served as President & CEO of Eurocopter, overseeing its civil and military businesses.
  • Vertical Aerospace increased its Board of Directors from eight to nine directors.

Vertical Aerospace Ltd. (NYSE: EVTL) is an aerospace and defence company. Fabrice Brégier became chair of its Board of Directors effective September 21, 2026, after the board approved an expansion and his appointment. The company said the move supports its next phase of growth and its commercialisation and defence strategy.

Brégier Takes Board Chair Role

His Airbus responsibilities included leading development of the A350 programme and an operational turnaround. Brégier also served as President & CEO of Eurocopter, overseeing its civil and military businesses.

Commercialisation and Defence Strategy

The appointment follows what Vertical described as momentum across its commercial, defence and autonomous aviation strategy. The company said Brégier’s experience spans commercial aviation, helicopters, defence and advanced technology. His board appointment is intended to support Vertical’s next phase of growth. Brégier is also a non-executive director of Safran SA and ENGIE SA. Vertical said his experience includes work at the intersection of defence, data and artificial intelligence.