Mike O'Leary
Chairman at Gamechanger 20 Ltd.
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Michael O’Leary began his studies in a Catholic school, the Clongowes Wood College, and then at Trinity College in Dublin. He will come out without a diploma.
From 1984 to 1986 he was taw consultant at KPMG. In 1988 he became Tony Ryan’s financial advisor, co-founder with Christy Ryan and Liam Lonergan of Ryanair in 1985. At first time, it operates flights between Waterford, a town in south-eastern of Ireland, and London. The company expands quickly its offer with many flights intra Europe.
In the 1990s, Tony Ryan quitted the company’s direction and Michael O’Leary became deputy CEO in 1991 and CEO in 1994. He was responsible for restructuring the company in order to increase its earnings. He focused on a unique aircraft model, giving up the idea of business class and proposing very low prices.
In 1992, he went to Dallas to study the operation of Southwest Airlines. O’Leary transforms Ryanair from a small company in a first low cost’s group and third largest airline company in Europe (after Air France / KLM and Lufthansa). Ryanair’s headquarter is situated in Dublin.
The company had grown very quickly thanks to its business model of “low cost” and airline industry’s deregulation in Europe in 1997.
In 2001, Michael O’Leary was awarded as "European businessman of the Year" by Fortune magazine. Tony Ryan, founder of Ryanair, died in 2007 of pancreatic cancer.
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Mike O'Leary active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Gamechanger 20 Ltd.
 Gamechanger 20 Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Gamechanger 20 Ltd. engages in the operation of sports facilities. The company is based in Ipswich, UK and was founded in 2020. | Chairman | - |
Ipswich Town Football Club Co. Ltd.
 Ipswich Town Football Club Co. Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Ipswich Town Football Club Co. Ltd. operates football clubs and an online sporting goods store. Ipswich Town Football Club Co. Ltd. is based in Ipswich, UK. Ipswich Town Football Club Co. was founded in 1878. It was acquired by Gamechanger 20 Ltd. from Marcus Evans Ltd. (Barbados) on April 07, 2021 for $55.45 million. | Chairman | - |
Former positions of Mike O'Leary
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| DOTDIGITAL GROUP PLC | Chairman | 04/07/2022 |
| EPWIN GROUP PLC | Director/Board Member | 02/03/2022 |
| EMIS GROUP PLC | Chairman | 05/05/2020 |
| HEADLAM GROUP PLC | Director/Board Member | 30/05/2015 |
Stroud & Swindon Building Society
 Stroud & Swindon Building Society Savings BanksFinance Stroud & Swindon Building Society offers mortgages, savings, personal loans, credit cards and insurance service. The company was founded in 1850 and is headquartered in Stroud, GB. | Director/Board Member | 05/09/2010 |
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| Listed companies | 3 |
|---|---|
| HEADLAM GROUP PLC | Distribution Services |
| EPWIN GROUP PLC | Non-Energy Minerals |
| DOTDIGITAL GROUP PLC | Technology Services |
| Private companies | 16 |
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Digital Healthcare Ltd.
 Digital Healthcare Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Digital Healthcare Ltd. provides healthcare information technology and software solutions. The firm specializes in the development of image management and storage, patient care, and clinical information management solutions with focus on the ophthalmology sector. It offers software products for diabetic retinopathy, healthcare check and screening, and retinal risk assessment programs. Its services encompass data processing, systems installation and configuration, solution design, and care pathway design. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Yeadon, the United Kingdom. | Technology Services |
Psion Holdings Ltd.
 Psion Holdings Ltd. Computer Processing HardwareElectronic Technology Psion Holdings Ltd. engineers, markets and develops portable computers and communication equipment. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Bourne End, the United Kingdom. | Electronic Technology |
Vertex Financial Services Holdings Ltd.
 Vertex Financial Services Holdings Ltd. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Vertex Financial Services provides business process outsourcing services and technology solutions. It also operates intermediary trading e-commerce software. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Cheltenham, UK. | Technology Services |
Psion (UK) Ltd.
 Psion (UK) Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Psion (UK) Ltd. manufactures and distributes mobile computing and wireless communication devices. The firm's products include handheld computers and wireless data networking equipment and software. It also provides consulting and systems integration services. The company was founded in September 2000 and is headquartered in Basingstoke, the United Kingdom. | Communications |
Stroud & Swindon Building Society
Stroud & Swindon Building Society Savings BanksFinance Stroud & Swindon Building Society offers mortgages, savings, personal loans, credit cards and insurance service. The company was founded in 1850 and is headquartered in Stroud, GB. | Finance |
| Huon Corp. Ltd. | |
EMIS Group Plc
 EMIS Group Plc Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services EMIS Group Plc engages in the provision of healthcare software and services. It operates through the EMIS Health and EMIS Enterprise segments. The EMIS Health segment supplies innovative integrated care technology to the NHS market, including primary, community, acute and social care. The EMIS Enterprise segment focuses on the B2B technology sector within the healthcare market, including management of medicines, partner businesses, patient-facing services, data and analytics, and research and life sciences. The company was founded in March 1987 and is headquartered in Rawdon, the United Kingdom. | Technology Services |
Oxford United Football Club Ltd.
 Oxford United Football Club Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Oxford United Football Club Ltd. operates as a sports club. It offers home and away kit and souvenirs. The company was founded in1893 and is headquartered in Oxford, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Services |
Valaris Plc
 Valaris Plc Contract DrillingIndustrial Services Valaris Plc engages in the provision of offshore contract drilling services to the international oil and gas industry. It operates its through the following segments: Floaters, Jackups and ARO, Others. The Floaters segment includes drill ships and semisubmersible rigs. The Jackups segment offers contract drilling service. The ARO segment focuses in offshore drilling services. The Others segment consists of management services on rigs owned by third-parties. The company was founded on July 3, 1905 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Industrial Services |
Finastra Group Holdings Ltd.
 Finastra Group Holdings Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Finastra Group Holdings Ltd. engages in the provision of financial software solutions. The company was founded on March 29, 1978 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Technology Services |
Act Medisys Ltd.
 Act Medisys Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Part of DXC Technology Co., Act Medisys Ltd. is a British company that develops computer software solutions. The company is based in Belper, UK. Act Medisys was acquired by iSOFT Group Plc from Finastra Group Holdings Ltd. on December 14, 2000 for $36.31 million. | Technology Services |
Redde Ltd.
 Redde Ltd. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Redde Ltd. engages in the provision of bespoke claims management, legal, and specialist accident management services for the motor insurance sector through its subsidiaries. The firm specializes in insurance, fleet management, legal services, and insurance policy service fulfilment. It supports the policyholders and customers of insurance companies brokers, intermediaries, and automotive dealerships and manufacturers. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Bath, the United Kingdom. | Finance |
West Bromwich Albion Heritage Ltd.
 West Bromwich Albion Heritage Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services West Bromwich Albion Heritage Ltd. owns and operates a football club. It offers customer, supporter, and ticketing services. The company was founded in 1878 and is headquartered in West Bromwich, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Services |
West Bromwich Albion Group Ltd.
 West Bromwich Albion Group Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance West Bromwich Albion Group Ltd. operates as a special acquisition vehicle. West Bromwich Albion Group Ltd. is based in West Bromwich, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. It was founded in 2010. | Finance |
Gamechanger 20 Ltd.
Gamechanger 20 Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Gamechanger 20 Ltd. engages in the operation of sports facilities. The company is based in Ipswich, UK and was founded in 2020. | Consumer Services |
Ipswich Town Football Club Co. Ltd.
Ipswich Town Football Club Co. Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Ipswich Town Football Club Co. Ltd. operates football clubs and an online sporting goods store. Ipswich Town Football Club Co. Ltd. is based in Ipswich, UK. Ipswich Town Football Club Co. was founded in 1878. It was acquired by Gamechanger 20 Ltd. from Marcus Evans Ltd. (Barbados) on April 07, 2021 for $55.45 million. | Consumer Services |
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