Skift Take
Everyone wants to know O’Leary’s opinion – and he’s not afraid to give it.
Power is not just about who holds the top job but who shapes the landscape, drives innovation, and sets the agenda for what comes next. With that in mind, we proudly present Skift’s Power Rankings — our list of the most powerful leaders in travel.
For an airline renowned for charging customers for almost everything, Michael O’Leary is rather good at getting a freebie. “All you have to do is make noise,” he told Skift in a recent interview.
Unlike many other names on this list, you won’t find a curated corporate page for Ryanair’s CEO on LinkedIn, Instagram, or TikTok. But that doesn’t stop the straight-talking Irishman describing himself as “one