Introducing the Visionaries of Aerobloc
In the dynamic world of aviation, where innovation often finds itself bogged down by outdated systems and operational inefficiencies, a remarkable team of visionaries has emerged to drive transformative change. Allow us to introduce you to the core team behind Aerobloc, a groundbreaking decentralized Web3 ecosystem with its sights on revolutionizing aviation.
Our collective mission?
To usher in a new era underpinned by trust, transparency, and unparalleled efficiency. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at the individuals poised to reshape aviation’s future with Aerobloc.
Brendan McKittrick — Chairman and Founder
Leading the charge at Aerobloc is Brendan McKittrick, an accomplished leader with an impressive track record. Brendan’s previous role as the Global CTO/CIO of Accelya involved overseeing more than 20 products used by 350 airlines and 150 shipping companies. He oversaw IT systems that managed a staggering $250 billion of airline ticket settlements annually, establishing Accelya as the world’s largest processor in this sector. Brendan is no stranger to innovation; he has successfully founded technology startups in Dublin and Ottawa in the early 2000s. He firmly believes that trust has been the biggest stumbling block to data sharing in the aviation industry, particularly at organizational edge interfaces. Brendan envisions blockchain’s trustless networks coupled with AI as the solution, enabling seamless collaboration and unprecedented efficiencies through smart contracts and smart automation.
Peter Boylan — Founding Investor
Peter Boylan serves as a senior advisor to the board of Aerobloc. His expertise lies in driving innovation, strategy, and organizational health across a wide range of tech companies. He has experience working with blue-chip, private equity-backed, and family-owned business models, making him a versatile leader in the tech industry. Peter’s focus on delivering innovative and disruptive enterprise IT solutions spans various industry verticals, including aviation. He is well-versed in blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT) models, data integration, digital transformation, and more. Peter’s leadership style revolves around building high-performance teams that consistently exceed strategic growth and customer success goals.
Meet the Advisors:
The team behind Aerobloc is not alone in their quest for innovation and transformation. They are bolstered by a stellar lineup of advisors, each bringing their unique expertise to the table:
- Cormac Whelan — Advisor and Investor: A global investor, entrepreneur, and aviation expert who as Chairman to Voysis and Boxever, managed their sales to Apple and Sitecore respectively.
- David Atkinson — Advisor: The founder of Holochain and RAIN, David is a recognized crypto and tokenomics expert on a global scale.
- Yanislav Malahov — Advisor and Investor: Known as the “Godfather of Ethereum,” Yanislav is the founder of Æternity Blockchain.
- Dermot O’Reilly — Advisor: An expert in Sharia-compliant finance.=
- Mark O’Byrne — Advisor and Investor: With his company, Mark has completed $20 billion in gold transactions, making him a gold/silver and monetary expert.
- Benjamin Huskić — Advisor: A technology expert with experience in the Blockchain ecosystem.
- Jonathon Norman — Advisor: A global aviation expert who was a key leader in the aviation practice of Frost and Sullivan
- Dr. Mohamed Al Hemairy — Advisor: Head of Technology Transfer Office, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research & Graduate Studies, University of Sharjah and all round expert in decentralized systems
This diverse team of advisors lends their expertise to further enhance the vision and execution of Aerobloc, making it a force to be reckoned with in the world of aviation and blockchain technology.
Together, our visionary team serves as the driving force behind Aerobloc’s mission to transform aviation. Our dedication to transparency, decentralization, and trust sets the stage for a future where aviation operates with unprecedented efficiency and a customer-centric approach at its core.
With Aerobloc, we aim to bridge the gap between traditional systems and blockchain, ushering in a seamless transition that eliminates costly manual reconciliations. It’s time to bid farewell to the inefficiencies of the past and embrace a future where aviation thrives on innovation and collaboration.
Welcome to the future of aviation — Welcome to Aerobloc.
