Rob Scholl

CEO, Textron eAviation

Rob Scholl is CEO of Textron eAviation, a Textron Inc. initiative to develop new opportunities leveraging its fixed-wing and rotor expertise in emerging electric technologies. In March 2022, Textron acquired Pipistrel, a leading manufacturer of electrically powered light aircraft, to form a new business segment; Textron eAviation. In his role, Scholl oversees the development and expansion of Pipistrel as a Textron eAviation subsidiary.

Scholl leverages the work across Textron’s aerospace and defence businesses in developing new opportunities to take advantage of fixed-wing and rotorcraft expertise in emerging aerospace technologies and markets. Additionally, he is responsible for building external partnerships and creating a path for the further development and utilization of aircraft electrification and connected mobility technologies in the global market.

Scholl was previously Textron Aviation’s SVP – Sales. He led the global Commercial Aircraft Sales, Pre-Owned Sales and Flight Operations and also served on the Board of Directors of Flight Safety Textron Aviation Training. Scholl has a bachelor’s degree in Geological Sciences and Business Economics from Brown University and an MBA in Marketing Management from Ohio State University. He is an instrument rated private pilot and a certified Six Sigma Greenbelt.

Sessions

AAM: When Will eVTOLs Fly?
Wednesday, 24 May 2023
10:00 – 11:00