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Founder Profile

Tony Ryan

Last reviewed: January 1970 · By Swet Parvadiya

Who is Tony Ryan?

Tony Ryan is a founder of Ryanair, which was founded in 1984 with Liam Lonergan and Christopher Ryan.

Company founded
Ryanair
Founded
1984
Co-founders
Liam Lonergan and Christopher Ryan

Founding Story

Legendary Irish aviation financier who founded aircraft leasing pioneer Guinness Peat Aviation (GPA) and co-founded Ryanair in 1984 to deregulate European aviation.

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