Sebastien Vigneron Named CEO of Wisk

Sebastien Vigneron, CEO, Wisk・ Photo Credit: Wisk

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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 9, 2025 (VSNewsNetwork.com) — Aviation technology company Wisk has announced the appointment of Sebastien Vigneron as Chief Executive Officer. Vigneron succeeds Brian Yutko, who will assume a new role as Vice President of Product Development at Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

Sebastien Vigneron (left) and Brian Yutko (right)・ Photo Credit: Wisk

Vigneron previously served as Wisk’s Senior Vice President of Engineering and Programs. He led the development of the Generation 6 aircraft, including autonomy and airspace integration technologies. He also oversaw engineering, testing, and program management functions.

"Having been deeply involved in our journey over the last four years, I’m incredibly honored to lead Wisk into this next chapter as we bring our Gen 6 aircraft to market. This is a truly exciting time for the company and AAM as a whole. I look forward to guiding our talented team through this critical stage and leveraging the enhanced collaboration with Boeing to bring safe, autonomous flight to everyday life," said Vigneron.

Yutko will now serve in Boeing’s commercial aircraft division while continuing to support Wisk.

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"Leading Wisk as CEO and being a part of the incredible progress our team has made on our Gen 6 product has been a true privilege. I'm honored to join the storied Product Development team at Boeing at this important time in history, and to connect the pioneering technologies and bold spirit of innovation we've cultivated at Wisk. Sebastien is an incredible leader, and I look forward to continuing to work closely with him and the Wisk team as we fly Gen 6, progress our certification program, and enter service," said Yutko.

Prior to joining Wisk in 2021, Vigneron served as Vice President of Product Development Engineering and Chief Engineer at Virgin Hyperloop. He also held roles at Bombardier and Dassault Aviation. He holds engineering degrees from École Polytechnique and Stanford University.

For more information, visit www.wisk.aero.

Source: Wisk