Founder of Hydrogen Aviation Startup ZeroAvia Steps Down
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The founder of ZeroAvia gives up his place at the head of the company, the information is not on his site or on his networks. But several aviation-related media relay the resignation of the founder and CEO of the company, Val Miftakhov. However, he remains on the board of directors So, the one who created ZeroAvia in 2017 would no longer be CEO since 26 May. Nothing, nor does it indicate on his LinkedIn profile, nor on the company's channels. Th…
Founder of hydrogen aviation startup ZeroAvia steps down
In an announcement on May 29, 2026, Hydrogen aviation startup ZeroAvia revealed that founder Val Miftakhov has stepped down from his role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective May 26, 2026. The entrepreneur, who started ZeroAvia in 2017, will remain on the company’s Board of Directors. Temporarily, the leadership role at ZeroAvia will be assumed by the Executive Chair of the Board, Christine Ourmieres-Widener, while the search for a new …
Val Miftakhov has resigned as Chairman of the Board of Management of Hydrogen Drive Specialist Zero Avia on 26 May. He remains on the Board of Directors. Christine Ourmieres-Widener, the former Executive Chair, takes over the operational management until a new boss is found, as the company announced.
ZeroAvia Announces Leadership Transition
ZeroAvia, Inc., a provider of zero-emission aviation propulsion, today announced that founder and Chief Executive Officer Val Miftakhov has stepped down as CEO, effective 26th May 2026, to pursue new opportunities. Miftakhov will remain on the company’s Board of Directors, where he will continue to support ZeroAvia’s mission and long-term strategy. Val Miftakhov said: “Building ZeroAvia from an idea into a company at the forefront of sustainable…
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