Michael Hengst is an accomplished transportation and services executive with extensive international experience in a variety of different industries, including aerospace, automotive, railways and Hyperloop.

Has proven leadership in corporate-, programme and project management environments and has successfully managed and transformed organizations, through innovations and change management. Has a strong sales and operations focus, a talent to connect with people and to build lasting relationships and strategic partnerships. Featuring self-initiative, decisiveness, and endurance, and the ability to get things done, also under pressure.

• Senior Executive with 30+ yrs experience
• Driving transformation in Mobility, Sustainable Transport & Intermodal Journeys
• Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) / Urban Air Mobility (UAM) & Hyperloop Strategist
• Driving Digital Transformation & Operational Excellence

Digital Transformation

• Definition of the necessary data and processes
• Support in setting up the enterprise architecture
• Implementation of technical innovations that create real added value for companies

Industry Partnerships

• Support in identifying and creating strategic opportunities between industrial companies (match-making)
• Supporting company thrive in symbiotic, win-win partnerships

Integrated Product Support (IPS / ILS)

• Planning and developing efficient support for systems throughout their lifecycle
• Increasing investment returns by achieving the best operational availability at the lowest possible Life Cycle Cost (LCC)
• Management of complete technology development projects if required

Investment support for start-ups

• Support in finding financing (pre-seed, seed and Series A)
• Ensuring that start-ups find investors who meet their requirements
• Accompanying them on the path to sustainable success