Willie Walsh Rank
About Willie Walsh
In 2021, Walsh became the Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Prior to this, The Guardian, in 2021, had announced him joining CarTrawler, the Irish transport technology platform.
Early Life
The Dublin native studied Science and Business Administration at Trinity College in Dublin.
Notable Facts
The business executive has been a long-time player in global aviation. He started off as a cadet pilot with Aer Lingus in 1979 and later moved up to become the airline's Chief Executive in 2001. Four years later, he sat in the chair as the Chief Executive of British Airways and became instrumental in resolving the 2008/9 financial meltdown of the company. After taking the reins as leader of IATA, Walsh helped advance the industry’s goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
Accolade
He was named laureate for Commercial Aviation by Aviation Week & Space Technology magazine in 2014.
Willie Walsh Rank
F.A.Q. about Willie Walsh
When is his birthday?
Willie Walsh's birthday is on October 25, 1961.
In how many days is his birthday?
Willie's birthday is in 191 days
How old is he?
He is 62 years old.
Where is Willie from?
He was born in Dublin, Ireland.