Will Hetzler

Will Hetzler is an entrepreneur and experienced executive. He joined the Bouldering Project as Chief Growth Officer in September 2021.

Before the Bouldering Project, Will cofounded Zipline, a California-based multinational automated logistics company. Zipline was founded on a mission to provide every human on Earth with instant access to vital supplies, and the company now operates the fastest, most reliable autonomous drone delivery service in the world.

At Zipline, Will served in several executive roles, including COO and SVP US Business Development, and his responsibilities spanned global operations, government and regulatory affairs, sales and business development, global supply chain, and manufacturing. He lived in Africa for over three years where he led the company’s work in the region, and established Zipline's launch partnership with the Government of Rwanda. After moving back to the States, he led Zipline’s entry into the US market.

Will began his career as a consultant with Oliver Wyman, where he focused on the aviation industry. A Harvard-trained economist, Will graduated with Honors. While an undergrad, he cofounded and ran the Harvard Bouldering Wall, a privately financed, student-run rock climbing gym on campus.

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