Rob Wiesenthal Bio | Wiki
Robert S. Wiesenthal ( Full Name: Robert (Rob) S. Wiesenthal) is a well-known American businessman. At this present moment, he works as the CEO and Founder of BLADE Urban Air Mobility. Previously, Rob was the Executive Vice president and Chief Financial Officer of Sony Corporation of America.
He was also the Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Vice President of Sony Entertainment Inc. Furthermore, Rob also served as the Group Executive of Sony Corporation. There, he led corporate development and mergers and acquisitions. Furthermore, Rob was the Chief Operating Officer of Warner Music Group from 2012 to June 2015.
Rob Wiesenthal Age
He was born on June 22, 1967, in Manhattan, New York City, United States. Rob is 56 years old.
Rob Wiesenthal Height
He is a man of average stature. Rob stands at a height of 5 ft 10 ( Approx. 1.78m ).
Rob Wiesenthal Family
He was born and brought up in Manhattan, New York City, United States to his father Richard, and his caring mother. Richard sold “I Love Lucy” reruns for Telepictures in Latin America. From October 15, 1951, to May 6, 1957, the American television sitcom, I Love Lucy originally aired on CBS.
Rob Wiesenthal Wife
He is currently divorced. Rob was previously married to Linnea Conrad Roberts. She is the founder and chief executive of GingerBread Capital. From their past relationship, they have a son born in 1997. Linnea married George Roberts in 2010.
Rob Wiesenthal Education
He went to a local high school. While there, Rob co-wrote a book for Ziff-Davis on personal computers and also studied robotics in his spare time. Later, he matriculated at the University of Rochester and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree cum laude in Political Science in 1988.
Rob Wiesenthal Blade
In early 2014, he incubated Blade as the first digitally powered short-distance aviation and Urban Air Mobility platform. The launch was done in May 2014 servicing the New York resort communities of East Hampton and Southampton from New York City by helicopter. Furthermore, the company has remained asset-light (Not owning aircraft) since its inception.
Additionally, it utilizes a business model that crowdsources flights enabling fliers to set the type of aircraft, destination, time, and departure point as well as selling remaining seats to the Blade user community. Moreover, the company raised $5 million in a seed round in the fall of 2014 with principal investors. They included Bob Pittman, former CEO of AOL Inc. and CEO of iHeart Radio, Eric Schmidt former Chairman of Alphabet, Inc., Barry Diller, Chairman of IAC, Inc., and David Zaslav, the CEO of Discovery Communication.
The company also utilizes an asset-light business model in which the company does not operate nor own aircraft but rather partners with a vast network of aircraft operators who are vetted for financial wherewithal, operational excellence, and safety. Also, using conventional aircraft, Blade’s business model was designed to be profitable and scalable while providing the foundation to enable a seamless transition to Electric Vertical Aircraft (“EVA” or “EVTOL”) in the future.
The company also launched BLADE Airport in March 2019. During the COVID-19 pandemic, BLADE Airport service was temporarily suspended. However, it was relaunched in June 2021 for passengers traveling between JFK Airport and Manhattan. Blade launched an additional BLADE Airport route in November 2021 for passengers traveling between Newark Liberty International Airport and Manhattan. On February 14, 2023, the company conducted a test flight of an EVTOL aircraft at Westchester County Airport. This marked the first time that such a piloted aircraft was tested in the tri-state area.
Paige Nelson Rob Wiesenthal
On April 30, 2009, he and Paige Nelson attended the Grand Opening of THE GRIFFIN at The Griffin located in New York City.
Rob Wiesenthal Salary
He spawns his monthly earnings working as the CEO of BLADE Urban Air Mobility. Rob pockets a salary of $362,000 annually.
Rob Wiesenthal Net Worth
Having been working as a businessman by profession for a total experience exceeding more than twenty years now, he has managed to garner good affluence in his career thus far. Rob’s net worth is $44 Million.
Who Is Rob Wiesenthal
He is a 56-year-old well-known American businessman currently working as the CEO and Founder of BLADE Urban Air Mobility. Previously, Rob was the Executive Vice president and Chief Financial Officer of Sony Corporation of America.
How Old Is Rob Wiesenthal
He is 56 years old. Rob was born on June 22, 1967, in Manhattan, New York City, United States. Thus, he relishes and commemorates his birthday on June 22 every year.
How Tall Is Rob Wiesenthal
He is a man of average stature who stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches, approx. 1.78 meters.
Rob Wiesenthal Social Media
Twitter – @wiesenthal