OREANDA-NEWS. December 14, 2012. Ryanair Holdings plc following its December Board meeting this morning (13 Dec) in London Stansted announced the following changes to the Board of Europe’s largest low fares airline, and the world’s favourite international scheduled passenger airline.
 
1.      Klaus Kirchberger who joined the Board of Ryanair in September 2002 has indicated his wish to step down from the Board having completed 10 years of service. Ryanair has accepted Mr Kirchberger’s decision, which will become effective on 31 March 2013 to coincide with the Group’s current financial year end.
2.      Julie O’Neill, who is currently an independent strategic management consultant and former Secretary General of the Irish Department of Transport, has accepted an offer to join the Board of Ryanair and her appointment was confirmed at this morning’s meeting.
3.      Louise Phelan, who is currently Vice President of Global Operations EMEA for Paypal has accepted an offer to join the Board of Ryanair and her appointment was confirmed at this morning’s meeting
 
The CV’s of Julie O’Neill and Louise Phelan are appended at the end of this notice.
 
Ryanair’s Chairman, David Bonderman said:
 
“I would like to sincerely thank Klaus Kirchberger for the enormous contribution he has made to the successful growth and development of Ryanair during his decade on the Board from September 2002. Ryanair’s rapid growth in Germany and across much of central Europe was in large measure due to Klaus’ wise counsel and guidance. We wish him continued success.
 
“I am delighted that Julie O’Neill and Louise Phelan have agreed to join the Board of Ryanair. They bring significant skills, career success and experience to the Board and we all look forward to working closely with them both to continue to safely and successful grow Ryanair into the future. I am looking forward to working with them in order to grow Ryanair in the best interests of our passengers, our people and our shareholders.”