The Munich-based aviation startup Lilium has filled several key positions. Mirko Reuter, previously Head of Automated Driving at Audi AG, joins the team as Head of Autonomous Flight at Lilium. Jakob Wäschenbach, previously Head of Equipment Installation at Airbus, will become Head of Aircraft Assembly, and Rochus Mönter, formerly Vice President Finance & Lease at Airbus, will join the Munich-based startup as General Counsel & Head of Legal.
After Lilium had already brought Frank Stephenson into the company as chief designer in May this year, the young company can now attract additional experts: As Head of Autonomous Flight, Mirko Reuter will lead and further develop all key competencies related to technology, process, and validation for the challenges of autonomous aircraft systems. Reuter comes from Audi, where he served as Head of Automated Driving. He comments on his new role at Lilium:
"I am delighted to join the vibrant and growing team at Lilium. I am deeply committed to our mission of creating a revolutionary service that enables effective and affordable transportation that is widely used among all sectors of society. At Lilium, we are building a new and revolutionary way of transport, and I am very excited to be a part of it."
Additionally, Jakob Wäschenbach will join the Lilium team as Head of Aircraft Assembly, and Rochus Mönter will serve as General Counsel & Head of Legal. The former will be responsible for the convergence between aircraft and automotive production, while Mönter will further expand the company's legal department.
“Being part of a revolutionary mission”
Jakob Wäschenbach, who comes from Airbus, says about his move to Lilium:
"Joining Lilium means for me being part of a revolutionary mission and creating a ground-breaking product while working with passionate people. I am thrilled to shape the early stages of merging automotive and aircraft production to finally change traveling and commuting in urban spaces. Catching onto this unique momentum is incredibly exciting."
And also Rochus Mönter is glad:
"Lilium are truly leaders in the dynamic field of eVTOL. I am thrilled to be a part of this team who are shaping the industry, and to be supporting the development, growth and establishment of the transportation of the future."
