Deanna White is a seasoned executive with deep experience across aviation and technology, having led finance, operations, engineering, and manufacturing functions for both public and growth-stage companies, as well as Silicon Valley startups. She previously served as COO of Kitty Hawk / CORA, where she transformed the eVTOL R&D program into a joint venture with Boeing, and as CEO and CFO of Bombardier’s Flexjet, where she drove profitability and led the company’s sale to private equity. Her leadership is marked by a track record of scaling businesses and navigating complex operational transformations. She holds an MBA, MA in Cybersecurity, CPA and CISSP certifications, and has taught at the graduate level as an adjunct professor.