Professional Summary: Dr. Nobuo Kishi currently serves as Board Director, Executive Vice President and Chief Aviation Safety Officer at SkyDrive Inc., positions he holds to lead the company's strategic vision and safety management. He also serves as the President of Sky Works Inc., SkyDrive’s manufacturing subsidiary, a role he has held since 2023.

Career Highlights: Dr. Kishi is a veteran in the aviation industry with 37 years of experience. He began his career at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, where he was involved in developing fighter jets such as the Mitsubishi F-2. His passion for aviation led him to become the Executive Chief Engineer of the MRJ (Mitsubishi SpaceJet) program at Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation. In recognition of his exceptional contributions, he was appointed Senior Executive Vice President of Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation. He has been a driving force behind developing cutting-edge aircraft technology in Japan throughout his career.

Leadership at SkyDrive: Dr. Kishi joined SkyDrive Inc. in 2020 as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). He was appointed Director and CTO in 2021. Since April 2024, he has served as the Chief Aviation Safety Officer. He assumed his current role as Board Director, Executive Vice President in December 2025.

Academic Background: He holds a Ph.D. in Engineering from Osaka Prefecture University.