Matt Cherouny

Matt Cherouny is an experienced professional in the aerospace and manufacturing industries. He currently serves as the Vice President of Supply & Manufacturing at Guardian Agriculture, a position he has held since March 2023.13 Prior to this role, Cherouny was the Head of Manufacturing at Beta Technologies from November 2020 to November 2022.13

Cherouny's career includes significant experience at Tesla, where he worked as a Staff Manufacturing & Systems Engineer from January 2016 to September 2020.1 During his time at Tesla, he helped expand their manufacturing plants during the launch phase of the Model X, contributing to the company's growth from 6,000 to 45,000 employees.2

Education and Early Career

Cherouny obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering from the University of Vermont, studying there from 2005 to 2009.1 His early career includes roles such as:

• Manufacturing Engineer at Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (May 2008 - October 2012)
• Co-Founder of CAST Touring (2012 - 2014)
• Sailboat Captain on a private yacht in the Mediterranean Sea (December 2013 - January 2015)1

Role at Beta Technologies

At Beta Technologies, Cherouny was responsible for building the company's capability to effectively manufacture the ALIA-250c aircraft.2 His focus was on ensuring high-quality and high-safety manufacturing processes for the electric aircraft.2

Current Role and Expertise

In his current position at Guardian Agriculture, Cherouny is responsible for the company's global supply chain and the ramp-up of production of their fully autonomous eVTOL aircraft, the SC1.4 His expertise in helping autonomous companies grow and scale their supply chain and manufacturing operations was cited as a key reason for his appointment.4

Cherouny's diverse experience across various industries, including electric vehicles, aerospace, and sustainable agriculture, has equipped him with valuable skills in manufacturing, systems engineering, and supply chain management.34