Kenny Jacobs Joins Manna Drone Delivery to Lead US and UK Expansion
Kenny Jacobs, former CEO of Irish airport operator DAA, has joined drone delivery startup Manna to spearhead the company's expansion into the US and UK markets. His aviation regulatory and airport operations background is expected to help Manna establish compliant frameworks and accelerate commercial deployment in two of the world's most competitive drone logistics markets.
Highlights
- Kenny Jacobs, former CEO of Irish airport operator DAA, has joined drone delivery startup Manna to lead its US and UK market expansion.
- Jacobs' experience managing Dublin Airport and navigating aviation regulatory frameworks is considered a key asset for Manna's international growth strategy.
- Manna has an established operational base in Europe and is now targeting the US and UK, two of the world's most competitive drone logistics markets.
- Manna's recruitment of a senior aviation executive signals that regulatory engagement and policy collaboration are core pillars of its international expansion strategy.
- Manna's key competitors in the drone delivery space include Wing (Alphabet), Zipline, and Amazon Prime Air.
Kenny Jacobs, former CEO of Irish airport operator DAA, has officially joined drone delivery startup Manna to lead the company's international expansion into the United States and United Kingdom.
Senior Aviation Executive Enters the Drone Sector
Jacobs brings extensive management experience from the aviation and transportation industries. His appointment is seen as a significant step for Manna in strengthening its senior leadership team as the company prepares to compete on an international scale. Manna is an Irish drone delivery company that has already established a meaningful operational footprint in the European market in recent years.
Focus on the US and UK Markets
Manna is directing its expansion efforts at the US and UK — two of the most fiercely contested markets in drone logistics and regions where the regulatory landscape continues to evolve rapidly. Jacobs' appointment is expected to help Manna build compliant operational frameworks in both markets and accelerate commercial rollout.
Drone Delivery Competition Intensifies
As players such as Wing (a subsidiary of Google parent Alphabet), Zipline, and Amazon Prime Air continue to vie for market share, competition in the drone delivery sector is heating up. Manna's decision to recruit a senior executive with an aviation regulatory and airport operations background signals that regulatory engagement and policy collaboration will be central to its strategy as it enters new markets.
During his tenure at DAA, Jacobs was involved in the management of key infrastructure including Dublin Airport, gaining deep expertise in aviation safety and airspace coordination — experience that will be of critical value as Manna pursues its ambitions in the US and UK.
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