Christopher Ryan (aviation executive)

Christy Ryan
Ryan in 1982 at Connemara Airport
Born
Christopher Ryan

(1936-12-12)12 December 1936
Kilsheelan, County Tipperary, Ireland
Died14 March 2007(2007-03-14) (aged 70)
Waterford, Ireland
EducationCBS High School Clonmel, County Tipperary
OccupationAviation executive
Known forCo-founder and first managing director of Ryanair

Christopher “Christy” Ryan (12 December 1936 – 14 March 2007) was an Irish aviation executive. Ryan was a co-founder of Ryanair, Ireland’s first low-fare airline, and served as its first managing director during the company’s establishment, playing a pivotal role in the early years of Ryanair's development.

Christy Ryan was a colleague and close friend of Tony Ryan, another businessman involved with Ryanair's creation, along with Liam Lonergan, owner of a travel agency. Despite sharing the same surname they were not related.

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