James Reuther

James Reuther currently serves as the VP of Technology at Aeva, Inc., a role held since June 2021. Previously, James held various positions at NASA from April 2009 to June 2021, including Deputy Associate Administrator for Programs in the Space Technology Mission Directorate, overseeing a $600 million annual investment. Other notable roles at NASA encompassed leadership in multiple space technology programs and contributions to significant projects such as the Orion spacecraft. James's extensive experience also includes a tenure at Apple as a Technologist and roles in advanced research at NASA Ames Research Center, where innovative solutions in aerodynamic shape optimization were developed. James holds a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of California, Davis, and has accumulated expertise in launching and managing aerospace technology initiatives throughout a distinguished career.