Former DAA CEO Kenny Jacobs joins drone delivery firm Manna as executive chairman
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Ciara O'Brien
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Kenny Jacobs, former CEO of DAA (Dublin Airport Authority), has joined Irish drone delivery company Manna as executive chairman and president. Founded by Bobby Healy in 2018, Manna has developed world-leading drone delivery technology and is now looking to expand internationally, particularly in the US, UK, and other markets with more advanced drone regulations. Jacobs will help drive the company's commercialisation and growth outside Ireland.
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bskyFormer DAA CEO Kenny Jacobs joins drone delivery firm Manna as executive chairmanirishtimes.comKey quotes
· 2 pulledManna is one of the most exciting companies coming out of Ireland in a generation.
Bobby and the team have built world-leading drone delivery technology and the opportunity now is to expand and commercialise that across a variety of industries in the US, UK and other markets where policy and regulation are more advanced.
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