Daniel Wiegand
Co-Founder & Chief Engineer for Innovation and Future Programs, Lilium · Germany
Daniel Wiegand is the CEO of Lilium. Wiegand is based in Germany. Wiegand has held the role since 2015.
German aerospace engineer and Lilium co-founder who holds a degree in Aerospace Engineering from Technische Universität München. Pioneered Lilium's aircraft architecture and led the company as CEO until October 2022, now serving as Chief Engineer for Innovation and Future Programs. Named MIT Technology Review Under 35 Innovator of the Year.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Lilium's advancement in electric aircraft development, with headlines highlighting the company's completion of initial testing for eVTOL jet propulsion technology and expansion plans toward larger electric aircraft models. Earlier coverage documented Lilium's progression from prototype demonstrations in 2019 through design philosophy milestones, though a June 2022 headline indicates that an Airbus executive was set to replace Daniel Wiegand in the CEO role.
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Daniel Wiegand: FAQ
- Who is Daniel Wiegand?
- Daniel Wiegand is the Co-Founder & Chief Engineer for Innovation and Future Programs of Lilium, based in Germany.
- What company does Daniel Wiegand lead?
- Daniel Wiegand is CEO of Lilium, a role held since 2015.