Gregory Blatt

Co-founder, Board Member Ecosystem Architect, and international executive bringing together the people, organizations, and capital, turning transformative technologies and ambitious ideas into commercial reality.

Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland

About

I bring together the people, organizations, and capital required to transform breakthrough technologies and ambitious ideas into industrial and commercial reality. Throughout my career, I have worked at the intersection of innovation, strategic partnerships, and complex stakeholder engagement—helping organizations navigate transformation and turn vision into measurable results. Today, I serve as Co-Founder of H55 and President of H55 Canada, where I focus on commercializing certifiable electric propulsion and energy-storage technologies while supporting the company's expansion into hybrid-electric aviation, UAVs, and defense applications. Prior to H55, I was part of the leadership team behind Solar Impulse, contributing to one of the world's most iconic clean technology initiatives and helping build an international ecosystem spanning governments, corporations, investors, and civil society. I subsequently supported the Solar Impulse Foundation in accelerating the adoption of profitable environmental solutions worldwide. Earlier in my career, I served on the Executive Board of the World Economic Forum, focusing on public-private partnerships, before spending more than a decade in senior leadership positions within international media organizations, leading business transformation initiatives and developing strategic partnerships across multiple markets. Having worked extensively across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia, I have developed a deep appreciation for the role international collaboration plays in accelerating innovation and industrial transformation. One lesson has remained constant throughout my career: technology alone rarely changes the world. Progress happens when people, organizations, and institutions align behind a common purpose. I remain passionate about aviation, sustainability, innovation, and bringing together unlikely stakeholders to transform ambitious ideas into reality. Areas of expertise: Strategic Partnerships | Business Development | Executive Leadership | Government Relations | Fundraising | Strategic Communications | Public-Private Partnerships | Aerospace | Sustainability | International Business Development

Experience

  • Co-Founder at H55
    Jan 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 6 mos

  • Managing Director, Marketing and Communications at Solar Impulse
    Apr 2010 - Present · 16 yrs 3 mos

  • Managing Director at Edipresse Group
    May 2005 - Mar 2010 · 4 yrs 11 mos

    Marketing, communications and strategy at the corporate level

  • Exec VP at Hubert Burda Media
    2000 - 2005 · 5 yrs

    Business and strategic development

  • Member Executive Board at World Economic Forum
    1987 - 2000 · 13 yrs