Mark Cousin

Mark Cousin is an accomplished engineering leader with a proven track record in aerospace innovation and large-scale industrial development. Over his career, he has led complex engineering programs that drive efficiency, performance, and technological advancement. At Airbus, he played a key role in major aircraft programs, including serving as Head of the A380 team and later as Technical Director for the Beluga XL air transporter, which entered service in 2020.

Mark also served as Senior Vice President of Flight Demonstrators at Airbus, where he launched multiple high-profile technology programs. As CEO of A³, Airbus’s Silicon Valley Innovation Center, he drove cutting-edge aerospace advancements before taking on the role of CTO at Universal Hydrogen, where he led the development of a hydrogen fuel cell-powered regional aircraft that flew as a demonstrator in 2023.

Mark holds a BSc in Aeronautics and Astronautics from the University of Southampton. With deep expertise in engineering, manufacturing, and large-scale system integration, he continues to push the boundaries of industrial innovation.