Boom Supersonic strengthens leadership team

Boom Supersonic, the aircraft manufacturer building supersonic aircraft Overture, has appointed Stephen Weiland as the company’s Chief Financial Officer and Rich Harris as its first Chief Legal Officer.

Boom says the two executive appointments are part of the company’s continuing growth as it focuses on commercialising Overture. The company is developing Overture according to industry-leading principles of speed, safety, and sustainability. Once in operation, Overture will be carrying 65 to 88 passengers twice as fast as today’s flights.

“Boom is developing airplanes that will transform the future of travel and I am excited to help bring that future to life,” said Weiland. “I look forward to working with Boom’s extraordinary team to build a financial organisation that supports all Boom stakeholders – including investors, employees, customers, and suppliers – as we prepare for the next phase of the company’s growth.”

Boom’s new Chief Legal Officer, Rich Harris, previously served as Group General Counsel at commercial satellite operator Inmarsat. “There couldn’t be a more exciting time to join Boom,” said Harris. “Boom presents a unique opportunity to dramatically improve how we travel around the world, and that inspires me. I’m thrilled to help build the structures that will help Boom succeed as a generational company.”

Boom Founder and CEO Blake Scholl said: “Our team is pursuing an ambitious mission to make the world more accessible through flights that are faster, more affordable, more convenient and more sustainable. To accomplish this ambitious yet attainable mission we’re excited to bring on more world class leaders to help us thrive and grow during these important times, accelerating Boom’s product and financial development.”