October 8, 2025 — Leads & Copy — Surf Air Mobility Inc. (NYSE: SRFM) has appointed Shawn Pelsinger to its Board of Directors, effective today.
Pelsinger is currently Chief Legal Officer and Chief Administrative Officer of Acrisure. Prior to that, he was the Global Head of Corporate Development & Senior Counsel of Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) for 10 years, where he played a key role in establishing the strategic relationship between Surf Air Mobility and Palantir in 2021 and remained responsible for the relationship until April 2025. He also served on the Board of Directors of Palantir Technologies Japan, K.K., and Palantir, Korea, LLC.
Carl Albert, Chairman of the Board of Surf Air Mobility, said the board believes Pelsinger’s extensive experience will be invaluable as Surf Air Mobility markets SurfOS™, the Company’s software operating system, powered by Palantir’s AI and Foundry platforms.
Pelsinger said he had previously collaborated with the company on its SurfOS software initiatives during his time at Palantir and saw firsthand the impact this technology can have on the air mobility industry. He said he is thrilled to join Surf Air Mobility’s Board to support development and growth for SurfOS.
Surf Air Mobility is a Los Angeles-based regional air mobility platform and one of the largest commuter airlines in the U.S. by scheduled departures. It is also the largest U.S. passenger operator of Cessna Caravans. In addition to its airline operations and On Demand charter services, Surf Air Mobility is developing an AI-powered software platform for the Regional Air Mobility industry. The company is also working to commercialize electrified aircraft and develop proprietary powertrain technology for the Cessna Caravan. Surf Air Mobility plans to offer its software and electrification solutions to the Regional Air Mobility industry to improve safety, efficiency, and profitability.
Source: Surf Air Mobility
