Giuseppe Giordo to Serve as President and CEO of Radia’s Italian Operations
Radia continues partnerships with Leonardo, Aernnova, MAGROUP Magnaghi Aerospace, and other European aerospace leaders, resulting in billions in investment and more than 4,000 jobs to Europe through the WindRunner™—the world’s largest aircraft
AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands and BOULDER, Colorado – May 22, 2025 — Radia, the company developing WindRunner™, the world’s largest cargo aircraft by volume, has selected Giuseppe Giordo to serve as President and CEO of Radia’s Italian operations. This strategic selection marks a major step in Radia’s expansion across Europe and underscores its commitment to accelerating clean energy deployment and defence logistics innovation through European industrial leadership.
Radia continues to partner with leading European aerospace firms—including Leonardo (Italy), Aernnova (Spain), and MAGROUP Magnaghi Aerospace (Italy)—to advance development and production of WindRunner. These partnerships, alongside planned engagements in France and Germany, could result in billions in investment and the creation of over 4,000 highly skilled jobs across the EU in the next five years. In addition to operations in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Italy will serve as a key hub for Radia’s European operations.
“Europe represents a critical region for Radia’s future, building a strong transatlantic partnership with the United States,” said Mark Lundstrom, CEO of Radia. “Italy is proving to be a key partner—not only for its industrial capability, but also for its shared commitment to accelerating the energy transition. We are thrilled to welcome Giuseppe to lead our efforts in Italy. His proven leadership in the aerospace and defence sectors will be instrumental as we scale WindRunner across global markets. Radia plans to deploy a fleet of WindRunners worldwide to enable ultra-high-power onshore wind farms and transform oversized cargo transport for defence.”
Giordo brings more than three decades of executive experience across the aerospace and defence sectors. He has led major organizations, including Alenia Aermacchi (in charge of the former Aeronautics sector of Leonardo company), Aero Vodochody, and Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), holding roles as Chairman, CEO, board member, and senior executive. He is known for driving strategic growth and forging lasting partnerships with global players such as Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Airbus, Bombardier, Naval Group, IAI, and Rheinmetall. Giordo has overseen programs spanning all major markets—from Europe and the Middle East to the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Australia.
“I am honored to join Radia at such a pivotal time for global energy and defence innovation,” said Giordo. “The company’s vision and ambition, anchored by revolutionary technology like WindRunner, represents a bold and meaningful mission. I look forward to applying my experience to help deliver sustainable, high-impact solutions that benefit industries and communities across Europe and beyond.”
About WindRunner™
WindRunner will be the largest aircraft ever built by volume—twelve times the cargo volume of a Boeing 747—and is engineered to deliver oversized payloads to remote or infrastructure-limited areas. This breakthrough capability makes it possible to deploy next-generation wind turbines too large for land transport, unlocking clean energy in previously inaccessible regions.
Designed for both civil and defence applications, WindRunner minimizes environmental impact through the use of alternative fuels, reduced ground infrastructure, and optimized logistics networks that significantly reduce CO₂e emissions. It provides faster, more cost-effective transport for applications spanning clean energy, defence, aerospace, and emergency response.
About Radia
Radia has developed the WindRunner™, the largest aircraft ever built by volume. Designed for dual use, it enables efficient delivery of oversized cargo to locations with limited infrastructure—serving applications in clean energy, defence, aerospace, and emergency response. In the renewable sector, WindRunner allows the deployment of next-generation onshore wind turbines too large for land transport, unlocking cheaper and more abundant energy. Radia has been recognized by the World Economic Forum as a ‘WEF Unicorn’ and by Endeavor as an ‘Endeavor Entrepreneur.’
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