CFO Outlook: When the sky is the limit with Andy Cronin, Avolon

In this episode of the EY  CFO Outlook podcast series, Andy Cronin tells host Vincent Wall the story of a Avolon’s remarkable growth from Dublin start-up to a world leader in aircraft leasing in just a few short years. They discuss:

·         How Andy, an engineer, became the co-founder and CFO of an aircraft leasing company

·         The story of Avolon’s IPO and his experience of running the finance function of a public company versus a private one

·         Raising capital and how Avolon has achieved a credit rating on a par with major banks

·         Environmental sustainability and why Avolon is investing heavily in electric ‘flying taxis’  

·         Why Ireland enjoys a ‘monopoly position’ in the aircraft leasing sector

·         Why data pays a critical role in Avolon’s success.