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Stephen Fitzpatrick

Founder & CEO, Vertical Aerospace

Founder & Group CEO, OVO Energy

London, UK

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Stephen’s Biography

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Stephen Fitzpatrick is a British entrepreneur who believes that technology, ingenuity and focus can solve humanity’s greatest challenge – the climate crisis. For the past 13 years, Stephen’s businesses have been powering progress in the decarbonisation of two of the world’s most polluting sectors – energy and transport.

In 2009, Stephen began OVO Energy with a vision of building a different kind of energy company – one that would help consumers find a cheaper, greener and simpler way to power their homes. Stephen started the company with a few friends around a kitchen table and today 4.5 million households rely on OVO for energy.

Following the success of OVO, Stephen turned his attention to the challenge of decarbonising air travel – in 2015 he founded Bristol-based Vertical Aerospace. Partnering with Rolls Royce, Honeywell, GKN and Microsoft, Vertical is building the world's most advanced all electric air taxi, capable of carrying four passengers at up to 200mph. In 2021, the company listed on the New York Stock Exchange after securing more than 1,000 in initial aircraft orders... Stephen Fitzpatrick is a British entrepreneur who believes that technology, ingenuity and focus can solve humanity’s greatest challenge – the climate crisis. For the past 13 years, Stephen’s businesses have been powering progress in the decarbonisation of two of the world’s most polluting sectors – energy and transport.

In 2009, Stephen began OVO Energy with a vision of building a different kind of energy company – one that would help consumers find a cheaper, greener and simpler way to power their homes. Stephen started the company with a few friends around a kitchen table and today 4.5 million households rely on OVO for energy.

Following the success of OVO, Stephen turned his attention to the challenge of decarbonising air travel – in 2015 he founded Bristol-based Vertical Aerospace. Partnering with Rolls Royce, Honeywell, GKN and Microsoft, Vertical is building the world's most advanced all electric air taxi, capable of carrying four passengers at up to 200mph. In 2021, the company listed on the New York Stock Exchange after securing more than 1,000 in initial aircraft orders from major global carriers such as Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines and Japan Airlines.

In addition to his entrepreneurship, Stephen is an active campaigner. He recently led Zero C, a successful policy campaign for the introduction of a carbon tax that would accelerate the country’s transition to net zero and use the revenues to support people, households and businesses through the low-carbon transition. moreless

Stephen’s Newsfeed

Simple Flying

Vertical Aerospace Has Sold 1,350 eVTOL Flying Taxis To Date

Sales of Vertical Aerospace's electric aircraft have exceeded expectations. Founder and CEO Stephen Fitzpatrick says eVTOLs will change the way people travel in cities with high population density.

The Irish Times

Avolon agrees deal with Air Greenland for fleet of zero-emission aircraft

Founded by Irishman Stephen Fitzpatrick, Vertical Aerospace hopes to begin commercial production in 2024 after getting European Union Aviation Safety Agency certification.

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Stephen’s Background

Vertical Aerospace

Founder & CEO

2016 - Present

London, UK

Vertical Aerospace uses technology from the aviation, energy, and automotive industries to decarbonise air transport. It conceptualises and builds vertical take-off, electrically-powered aircraft.

OVO Energy

Founder & Group CEO

2009 - Present

London, UK

The objective of the OVO Group is to accelerate progress toward net zero carbon living. The companies under its umbrella are united by a common goal: to power human progress with clean, affordable energy for all.

Kaluza

Founder

2019 - Present

London, UK

Kaluza is a prominent manufacturer of renewable energy semiconductors and an intelligent energy platform that will power the future of energy.

Just3Things

Co-Founder

2018 - Present

Just3Things is a remote working programme designed to assist businesses of all sizes in setting priorities and aligning teams in a transparent manner.

J.P. Morgan

Vice President

Jul 2006 - Jun 2008

London, UK

J.P. Morgan is a financial services company that provides customers with solutions spanning the entire asset class range. Its network of global investment specialists guide some of the world's most important institutions, companies and governments.

Société Générale

Vice President

2003 - 2006

London, UK

Société Générale is a Paris-based international investment bank and financial services business. It provides retail, private, investment and corporate banking, as well as insurance and investment management services.

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Stephen’s Gallery

Stephen Fitzpatrick, wearing a white shirt and grey jacket, leans against a tree on a bright summer's day.

Vertical Aerospace is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Previous Board Positions

Manor Racing MRT

Owner and Investor

2015 - Jan 2017

Banbury, UK

Manor Racing MRT was a British Formula One racing team headquartered in Banbury, Oxfordshire.

Media

OVO's Stephen Fitzpatrick on inspiring greener consumer behaviour change

Oct 2020

Stephen Fitzpatrick talks to BusinessGreen about zero carbon aviation, changing consumers' behaviour, and new subscription models for home energy.

Vertical Aerospace set to revolutionise air travel

CEO and Founder, Stephen Fitzpatrick, describes how Vertical Aerospace will completely revolutionise how people think about air travel.

Taking flight and reducing emissions

Podcast Interview

Apr 2022

Solvay podcast host Ilham Kadri chats to Vertical Aerospace CEO Stephen Fitzpatrick about advancements in air mobility, how eVTOLs will change the way we travel and what the future of long-haul travel will look like.

Leaders in Cleantech: Stephen Fitzpatrick, Vertical Aerospace

Podcast Interview

Dec 2021

London, UK

Stephen talks about the acceleration of electric transportation manufacturing and the benefits thereof, as well as the increase in demand for alternative transportation.

In Conversation with Vertical Aerospace's CEO

Podcast Interview

Sep 2021

London, UK

Stephen talks about the electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft's environmental attributes and tries to answer the the biggest question: Will eVTOLs be able to overcome the considerable hurdles that lie ahead.

Stephen Fitzpatrick: Zero Carbon Won't Be Easy: Our Energy Model Needs A Total Overhaul

Presenter

Oct 2018

London, UK

Experts and business leaders from the fields of energy, money, and retail meet at WIRED SMARTER to share and discuss ideas. The event highlights innovators, inventors and entrepreneurs who are making a positive difference in the world.

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Interviews

The ClimateTech conversation on ...

Oct 2021

Stephen Fitzpatrick talks to Brent Hoberman about energy, SPACs and space. Click link to view.

Vertical Aerospace CEO Stephen Fitzpatrick - The Future Is Flying

Nov 2021

London, UK

Vertical Aerospace CEO Stephen Fitzpatrick discusses urban air mobility transformation, carbon-free ultra-short-term air travel without the need for a runway, and going public through a SPAC.

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Publications

Scaling up for industrialisation into a new era of aviation and transportation

May 2022

Stephen Fitzpatrick talks to management consultants, Roland Berger, about his vision for Vertical Aerospace.

Medium

Contributor

2019

London, UK

OVO Energy Founder Stephen shares his insights into growing concerns in the energy sector on Medium.

Awards & Endorsements

Livewire Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Nominee

2001

Belfast, UK

The Shell LiveWIRE Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award competition recognises and celebrates the accomplishments of the UK's most outstanding young entrepreneurs.

The 2017 Maserati 100

Award Recipient

2017

London, UK

The Maserati 100 celebrates game-changing entrepreneurs who are recognised for disrupting the corporate sector. Those featured have had an incredible impact on the economy and society as a whole.

Campaigns & Outreach

Zero Carbon

Founder

Jul 2019 - Present

London, UK

The Zero Carbon campaign successfully called for the UK Government to impose meaningful carbon taxing so that it could meet its net zero 2050 target.