Hermeus Hires Former SpaceX and Rocket Lab Attorney Robbie Hurwitz as General Counsel

December 9, 2021

As we continue to grow, we’re scaling the team beyond engineering. Robbie Hurwitz is a seasoned aerospace attorney and we’re thrilled to bring him on as our General Counsel. In this role, Robbie will oversee all legal and regulatory matters and drive company strategy. 

“Hermeus has a passionate, mission-driven culture that has led to rapid innovation,” said Robbie. “I’m excited to help build the company and advance hypersonic flight.”

At SpaceX and Rocket Lab, Robbie supported the development and commercialization of innovative aerospace technologies through his expertise in civil and national security government programs, corporate governance, and developing business strategy.

Robbie previously worked at a top global law firm and has been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine and served on the board of the Southern California chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel.  

“Robbie not only brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from a legal perspective, but also the high-level strategic thinking that's necessary to help us scale quickly,” said AJ Piplica, Founder and CEO at Hermeus. “We’re excited to have his unique capabilities as part of the team.”

ABOUT HERMEUS

Hermeus is a venture-backed startup with the long-term vision of transforming the global human transportation network with Mach 5 aircraft. At Mach 5, travel is not just supersonic, it's hypersonic. At these speeds – over 3,000 miles per hour – flight times from New York to London will be 90 minutes rather than seven hours. Mach 5 aircraft have the potential to create an additional four trillion dollars of global economic growth per year, unlocking significant resources that can be utilized to solve the world’s great problems.

Contact: info@hermeus.com