Stephen Zhang

Prior to joining the Virgin Orbit team, Zhang was Director of Investor Relations at Raytheon Technologies, where he supported the company’s executive team in engaging top shareholders. Zhang helped guide the company through several transformational corporate initiatives and a merger of equals with Raytheon Company to form Raytheon Technologies.

Zhang graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, with a bachelor’s degree in Finance and Operations Management. He began his career at United Technologies Corporation (UTC) as a Financial Leadership Program Associate. In 2011, he joined UTC’s Pratt and Whitney division, where he was promoted to positions of increasing responsibility over the years.

Zhang also served as a volunteer lead contact on the Inclusion Committee for United Technologies Corporation. He held similar volunteer positions on both Pratt and Whitney’s Diversity and Inclusion group and the United Way’s outreach group.