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Archer Aviation Inc. is an early-stage company headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, focused on developing technologies and aircraft for advanced aviation. The company designs, develops, and commercializes electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, primarily for urban air mobility and defense applications. Archer plans to sell commercial aircraft and related technologies, as well as provide aerial ride share services and defense solutions.
- Commercial - Plans to sell commercial aircraft, such as the "Midnight," to aircraft operators, along with related technologies and services. Includes direct-to-consumer aerial ride share services in select metropolitan areas, bookable via an app-based platform.
- Defense - Involves the sale of next-generation aircraft and related technologies for defense applications. Developing a hybrid-propulsion VTOL aircraft in collaboration with Anduril and partnering with the Department of Defense on various projects.
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Adam Goldstein ExecutiveBoard | Founder, CEO, and Director | Board Trustee, Museum of American Finance | Adam Goldstein is the Founder, CEO, and Director of Archer Aviation Inc. since September 2021, having previously served as Co-CEO and Co-Chairperson of Archer's board of directors from September 2021 to April 2022 and as President and Co-CEO of Legacy Archer since October 2018. | View Report → |
Eric Lentell Executive | General Counsel and Secretary | Eric Lentell is the General Counsel and Secretary at Archer Aviation Inc. since March 28, 2024, having been promoted from Deputy General Counsel (June 2021 to March 2024), and has extensive legal experience from roles at Google LLC, Fitbit, Inc., VeriFone, Inc., and Dish Network LLC. | ||
Mark Mesler Executive | Chief Financial Officer (CFO) | Mark Mesler serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Archer Aviation Inc. since February 2022, and he has an extensive background in financial leadership, having previously held executive roles as CFO at Volansi Inc. and Vice President of Finance at Bloom Energy, Inc. | ||
Tom Muniz Executive | Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | Tom Muniz is the Chief Technology Officer at ACHR since March 25, 2024, and previously served as Chief Operating Officer (March 2021 to March 2024) as well as Vice President of Engineering (December 2019 to February 2021) at ACHR. | ||
Tosha Perkins Executive | Chief People and Partnerships Officer | Tosha Perkins is the Chief People and Partnerships Officer at Archer Aviation Inc. since April 2023; she previously served as Chief People Officer from June 2021 to April 2023. | ||
Barbara Pilarski Board | Director | Director at Corewell Health | Barbara Pilarski has been a Director at Archer Aviation since January 2022 and serves on the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, bringing extensive experience in business development, finance, and leadership from her previous roles at Stellantis, FCA US LLC, and Chrysler. | |
Deborah Diaz Board | Member of the Board of Directors | CEO of Catalyst ADV; Board Member at Canoo Inc.; Board Member at Primis Financial Corp. | Deborah Diaz has served as a board member at Archer Aviation Inc. since September 2021, where she leads the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and participates in audit oversight. She brings extensive experience in technology, business transformation, and leadership from her previous roles at Catalyst ADV, NASA, and other organizations. | |
Fred M. Diaz Board | Lead Independent Director | Valero Energy Corporation; Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc.; SiteOne Landscape Supply Inc. | Fred M. Diaz has been serving as the Lead Independent Director at Archer Aviation Inc. since September 2021. Previously, he held executive roles at Mitsubishi Motors North America, Nissan Motor Corporation, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. | |
Maria Pinelli Board | Director | CEO of Strategic Growth Advisors, LLC; Board Member at Globant S.A.; Board Member at International Game Technology PLC | Maria Pinelli has been serving as a Director at ACHR since September 2021, where she also chairs the Audit Committee and is a member of the Compensation Committee. She brings a wealth of experience from her role as CEO of Strategic Growth Advisors, LLC since December 2020 and has held multiple leadership positions at Ernst & Young LLP, contributing to over 20 IPOs and 25 M&A transactions. | |
Michael Spellacy Board | Director | Managing Director at Alvarez & Marsal | Michael Spellacy has been a Director at ACHR since September 2021, serving on the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Previously, he was the Managing Director at Alvarez & Marsal since June 2023 and served as CEO and Director at Atlas Crest Investment Corporation from October 2020 to June 2023. | |
Oscar Munoz Board | Director | CBRE Group, Inc. (Board Member) ; Salesforce.com, Inc. (Board Member) ; Univision Communications Inc. (Board Member) ; Fidelity Investments’ Equity & High-Income Fund (Independent Trustee) ; University of Southern California (Trustee) ; The Brookings Institution (Trustee) | Oscar Munoz is a Director at Archer Aviation Inc. (ACHR) and has served on the board and Compensation Committee since September 2021. He previously held prominent roles, including Chairman and CEO of United Airlines from September 2015 to May 2021. |
- Given that you anticipate an adjusted EBITDA loss of $95 million to $110 million in Q1 2025 , how do you plan to achieve profitability in the face of continued high investment requirements and potential delays in FAA certification?
- With your focus on deploying the Launch Edition aircraft before obtaining FAA type certification , how do you mitigate the operational and regulatory risks associated with operating without FAA approval, and what is your contingency plan if international regulators do not grant the necessary certifications?
- Regarding your partnership with Anduril on a hybrid VTOL aircraft for defense applications , can you provide specific details on the expected timeline and investment required for this project, and how it will impact your capital allocation and overall cash burn ?
- As you aim to scale production from tens of aircraft in 2025-2026 to larger volumes post-2027 , what challenges do you anticipate in scaling your manufacturing capabilities, and how are you addressing potential supply chain constraints and production bottlenecks?
- Given your ambition to develop highly autonomous electric aircraft and leverage AI to optimize airspace , how do you plan to overcome regulatory hurdles related to autonomous flight, and what steps are you taking to ensure safety and public acceptance of AI-driven flight control systems?
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