Conscious Aerospace appoints Rudolf Coertze as Chief Technology Officer
Conscious Aerospace is excited to welcome Rudolf Coertze as our newly appointed Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Rudolf brings more than 20 years of experience in aerospace, clean energy, and advanced propulsion technologies, having held senior engineering and leadership roles at ZeroAvia, Daimler, and Ballard Power Systems.
At ZeroAvia, he played a pivotal role in advancing hydrogen-electric propulsion, scaling the engineering organization, and delivering world-first achievements, including the hydrogen-powered flight of a 7-ton aircraft, all-composite liquid hydrogen storage technology development and key advances in high temperature fuel cell technology.
His background spans systems engineering, certification, fuel cell and electric powertrain development, and leading complex, multi-disciplinary teams in highly regulated environments.
Rudolf’s appointment marks an important milestone for Conscious Aerospace as we accelerate our mission to bring next-generation, sustainable propulsion systems to the aerospace industry. With his expertise and proven leadership, we are confident in strengthening our position as a pioneer in the transition toward clean, hydrogen- powered flight.
“We’re building aircraft propulsion systems that meet aviation’s future needs. Rudolf’s appointment as CTO ensures we have the right technical leadership team in place,” said Erik Geertsema, CEO of Conscious Aerospace B.V.
“I am pleased and excited to join Conscious Aerospace and I am looking forward to making a significant contribution in pioneering hydrogen-electric aviation. Our work will be fundamental in paving the road to air travel, free of harmful emissions,” said Rudolf Coertze, CTO of Conscious Aerospace B.V.