Gary Gysin Steps Down as Brian Yutko Takes the Helm

Wisk Aero, the eVTOL developer and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company, announced the retirement of Gary Gysin, with Dr. Brian Yutko inbound as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1st.

Yutko will leave his current role as VP and Chief Engineer of Sustainability & Future Mobility at Boeing to take the helm at Wisk. Gysin's tenure as CEO and board member will also end, putting a cap on his time at the company. Gysin's term saw Wisk elevate itself from a small, relatively unknown player in the AAM scene to a nascent name brand. Wisk's work in developing its electric, uncrewed VTOL air taxi grabbed the attention of Boeing, starting off an effective partnership between the two. Boeing doubled down on its commitment last January to the tune of an additional 450 million dollar investment, bolstering Wisk's funding as it inches closer to certification.

“On behalf of Wisk’s board, employees, and the broader advanced air mobility industry, I want to thank Gary for his dedication, commitment, and leadership since Wisk’s founding in 2019,” said Brian Schettler, Chairman of Wisk’s Board. “Gary’s authenticity, execution, and vision have established Wisk as a leader in advanced air mobility, built trust among the broader public, and advanced the industry as a whole.”

“After nearly four decades of a career at the forefront of technology and autonomy, I’ve made the difficult decision to retire,” said Gary Gysin. “Leading Wisk has been one of the most rewarding roles of my career and I’m honored to have helped lay the foundation for both the company and the future of mobility. Wisk is an incredibly unique and rare place, with passionate and smart people at all levels and the resources to make it across the finish line. I’m very excited to continue watching Wisk succeed under the strong leadership of Brian Yutko.”

“I’ve spent my career pursuing the future of aviation and Wisk is the embodiment of that pursuit,” said Dr. Brian Yutko. “I’m fortunate to have been part of Wisk’s effort over the past two years as a member of the Board and I’m honored to take on the role as CEO. Under Gary’s leadership, Wisk has built an incredibly strong team with a track record of success. We have no plans of slowing down and I’m excited to lead this incredible team as we advance safe, everyday, autonomous flight.”

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