Ryanair appoints former Chief Pilot Ray Conway to board safety role

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ryanair Holdings plc announced that Capt. Ray Conway will join its Board as a Non-Executive Director with oversight of Air Safety, replacing Capt. Mike O'Brien, effective 1 Oct. 2025. Capt. Conway is an Irish national who served 13 years in the Irish Air Corps, joined Ryanair in 1987, was Chief Pilot from 2002 until retiring in 2020, and has since provided consultancy on operational and safety matters to large international airlines including Ryanair. The appointment is presented as strengthening board expertise on aviation and safety matters.

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• Board safety oversight strengthened by appointment of Capt. Ray Conway, an experienced former Chief Pilot
• Experienced hire: Capt. Conway worked at Ryanair from 1987 and served as Chief Pilot (2002–2020)

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• None.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of September 2025

RYANAIR HOLDINGS PLC

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

c/o Ryanair Ltd Corporate Head Office

Dublin Airport

County Dublin Ireland

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CAPT. RAY CONWAY TO REPLACE MIKE O'BRIEN

AS SAFETY DIRECTOR ON BOARD OF RYANAIR HOLDINGS PLC

The Board of Ryanair Holdings plc today (Wed. 10 Sept.) announced that Capt. Ray Conway has agreed to join the Board to replace Mike O'Brien as a Non-Exec. Director with oversight of Air Safety effective from 1 Oct. 2025.

Capt. Conway, an Irish national, has a long and distinguished career in the aviation industry.  After serving 13 years as a pilot in the Irish Air Corps, Ray joined Ryanair in 1987 and served as Chief Pilot from 2002 until his retirement in 2020.  Since then, Ray has provided consultancy services on operational and safety matters to a number of large, international, airlines (incl. Ryanair). 

Ryanair Chairman Stan McCarthy said:

"We are delighted that Capt. Ray Conway has accepted our invitation to join the Board of Ryanair Holdings plc from 1 Oct. 2025.  He will replace Capt. Mike O'Brien with oversight of Air Safety and advising the Board on all issues relating to Air Safety.  Ray brings enormous aviation and safety experience to this role.  We look forward to working with him on the Board over the coming years."

ENDS

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please contact: Ryanair Press Office                         

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     E: press@ryanair.com

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

RYANAIR HOLDINGS PLC

Date: 10 September, 2025

By:___/s/ Juliusz Komorek____

Juliusz Komorek

Company Secretary

FAQ

Who is replacing Mike O'Brien on the Ryanair (RYAAY) Board?

Capt. Ray Conway will replace Capt. Mike O'Brien as Non-Executive Director with oversight of Air Safety, effective 1 Oct. 2025.

What is Capt. Ray Conway's background?

Capt. Conway served 13 years in the Irish Air Corps, joined Ryanair in 1987, was Chief Pilot from 2002 to 2020, and has worked as an aviation safety consultant since retirement.

When does the board change take effect?

The appointment is effective 1 Oct. 2025 according to the Form 6-K.

Does the filing state any financial impact from this appointment?

No. The Form 6-K contains no financial figures, guidance, or quantified impact related to the appointment.

Who announced the appointment for Ryanair?

Ryanair Chairman Stan McCarthy is quoted welcoming Capt. Conway to the Board in the filing.