Roland Gerhards

Roland Gerhards is the CEO of ZAL Zentrum für Angewandte Luftfahrtforschung GmbH, overseeing the strategic development of the company. With a background in aerospace engineering and aerodynamics, Roland previously held various leadership positions at Airbus, including Head of Design for A330/340 Fuselage, Cabin Electric for A380, Architectures & Integration for Environmental Control System, and System Integration for A330/340 Customization. He also has experience as a Project Coordinator and Engineering Support Aircraft Manager. Roland's academic background includes a Master's degree in Aerospace from RWTH Aachen University and an Executive MBA from Purdue University Daniels School of Business.