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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Simon Calder

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary to reach four decades in job as decision on future looms

At some airlines, the turnover of bosses can be measured in months. But if negotiations on the future of Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary are successfully completed, he will have spent nearly four decades at the top.

Ryanair’s results for the financial year ending in March reveal negotiations have been taking place with the controversial chief executive about “an extension of his employment contract with the Group” until April 2032 – by which time he will be 71.

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