Matteo Genna has joined Tucson-based World View in the new role of senior vice president of engineering and manufacturing to provide direction in shaping the company’s future in its mission to pioneer a new economy in the stratosphere.

Genna will be responsible for leading the technical progress and development of all flight services and vehicles, including World View’s hallmark Stratollite platform, a balloon-borne vehicle comparable to a satellite that operates over specific areas for long- duration missions.

He brings more than 20 years of experience in leading engineering, product development, and manufacturing teams, including serving as chief technology officer and vice president of SSL.