Chris Jasper, Bloomberg
Although O'Leary has taken a back seat in Ryanair's public relations' efforts, his deep knowledge of the market and tenure at the carrier makes him an indispensable asset in the its success.
5 years ago
The Daily Telegraph
Note to O'Leary: When you are sincere about staying out of the limelight you don't need to make a press announcement that you're staying out of the limelight, you just stay out of it and do your work.
6 years ago
Gwyn Topham, The Guardian
O'Leary will stay on as CEO as the airline makes changes in an effort to attract business travelers, engage customers, and become more press-friendly. Those with a hate-love for O'Leary will say it is the end of an era.
6 years ago
Reuters
Ryanair's unloveable CEO is responsible for the carrier's 20-year transformation, but his personality has alienated more than a few passengers. You don't become the biggest airline in Europe without making a few enemies.
6 years ago
Well, then. CEO Michael O'Leary does have a certain je ne sais quoi when it comes to saying offensive things that break new ground. And this method gets much more press than, say, Delta's CEO does when he says particular routes are out of the question for the foreseeable future.
6 years ago