Michael Lillis - The Irish Aviation Diplomat - Episode 5

Michael Lillis navigated the corridors power in Geneva as Ireland's youngest ambassador to the U.N. and as a chief advisor to the late Garret Fitzgerald before finding his way into aviation. Today on The Flying Irishman, he sits down for the first time with Jarlath Regan to talk about his journey and the extraordinary career he has made for himself in aircraft leasing. In this wide ranging conversation, Mick as he is known to his friends, opens up about what he believes is the future of the EU post-Brexit and the incredible story of how his meeting with Éamon de Valera led to him being "sent down" to work with Charlie Haughey.

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Meet the people behind the aviation business. Discover their passion, journeys and previous lives before flying became their world. Pieced together over a five year period, Jarlath Regan (creator of the award winning Irishman Abroad Podcast Network) has put together a collection of interviews with the best CEOs, business leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators that will give you an insight into the people behind the planes like never before. With his trademark humour and insight, season 1 focuses on the Irish dominance of the business from multiple angles and perspectives. To contact the show simply email irishmanabroadpodcasts@gmail.com.
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• Latest episode: 2022-09-29
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