Lawrence Blakeley

Lawrence Blakeley is an experienced professional in the aviation and aerospace industries, currently serving as a Team Member focused on Production Engineering at BETA Technologies since December 2024. Lawrence also holds the position of Non-Exec Advisor at Urban-Air Port, contributing expertise in electrical energy storage systems for carbon-neutral micro-airport infrastructure. As a Board Member at the JetPerfect Foundation, Lawrence is involved in researching alternative energy solutions for aviation. Previous roles include Chief Operating Officer at H55, overseeing the development of electrical propulsion systems, and HO Powertrain at Vertical Aerospace Group Ltd, leading the design of aircraft systems. Lawrence's extensive background includes significant positions at Airbus Group, where responsibilities encompassed electrical systems installation within wings and the development of electrical architecture, as well as engineering roles at Eli Lilly UK and De La Rue. Lawrence holds a degree in Manufacturing Engineering from Cardiff University and an HNC in Avionics Maintenance Technology from The Bedford College Group.