Vertical Aerospace Appoints Former MI5 Director General Lord Andrew Parker to Board

Vertical Aerospace Appoints Former MI5 Director General Lord Andrew Parker to Board

LONDON & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 3, 2025-

Former MI5 chief Lord Andrew Parker joins Vertical Aerospace board

Lord Parker brings significant experience in national security, having served as Director General of MI5 from 2013 to 2020. During his tenure, he focused on driving change through new technologies and held positions on key committees, including the UK’s National Security Council. In 2021, he was appointed Lord Chamberlain by Queen Elizabeth II, where he oversaw major state events and royal ceremonies. He was knighted in 2019 and entered the Hous…

Vertical appoints former UK national security agency chief Lord Andrew Parker to board of directors

Vertical Aerospace today announced the appointment of Lord Andrew Parker to its Board of Directors, strengthening the company’s leadership in defence, national security, and government affairs. The appointment is effective as of 2 June 2025. Lord Parker brings deep experience in national security and intelligence from his career serving the UK government, most notably as the former Director General of MI5, the UK Government’s national security ag

MI5's Ex-Director General Strengthens Vertical Aerospace's Defense Strategy as UK Backs eVTOL Innovation

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