Biography

Robert Wiesenthal has served as Chairman of Strata since August 2025. Prior to its name change from Blade Air Mobility in August 2025, Mr. Wiesenthal served as Chief Executive Officer since July 2015. Mr. Wiesenthal continues to serve as Chief Executive Officer of Blade, which is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Joby Aviation. Mr. Wiesenthal has also served as one of our directors since June 2014. From January 2013 to July 2015, Mr. Wiesenthal served as Chief Operating Officer of Warner Music Group Corp., a global music conglomerate. From 2000 to 2012, Mr. Wiesenthal served in various senior executive capacities with Sony Corporation, most recently as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Sony Corporation of America. Prior to joining Sony, from 1988 to 2000, Mr. Wiesenthal served in various capacities with Credit Suisse First Boston, most recently as Managing Director, Head of Digital Media and Entertainment. Mr. Wiesenthal previously served on the Board of Directors of Starz, a global media and entertainment company. Mr. Wiesenthal has a B.A. from the University of Rochester.