Michael O'Leary

Michael O'Leary is the Chief Executive Officer of Ryanair, a prominent Irish low-cost airline. He is known for his direct and often provocative communication style. O'Leary is currently newsworthy due to a public spat with Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX. The disagreement began when O'Leary expressed skepticism about adopting Musk's Starlink satellite internet technology on Ryanair flights. This led to an exchange of insults, with Musk calling O'Leary an "idiot." The situation escalated when Musk jokingly suggested he might buy Ryanair and fire O'Leary. Despite the personal conflict, Ryanair's CFO indicated the airline would consider Starlink if the technology and price were right, highlighting the company's focus on practical considerations. The feud underscores O'Leary's willingness to engage in public disagreements and leverage them for publicity, while also showcasing Ryanair's pragmatic approach to technology adoption.