Dómhnal Slattery is an Irish entrepreneur, innovator and philanthropist. He has played a significant role in the growth and development of the global aircraft finance industry, establishing and building two of the world’s top three aircraft leasing companies. Most recently, Dómhnal is the founding CEO of Avolon, the world’s second-largest aircraft leasing company, with a balance sheet of over US$30 billion. He is also Chairman of Vertical Aerospace, an NYSE-listed company that is revolutionising urban air mobility and decarbonising air travel by developing zero-emissions eVTOL aircraft.
Dómhnal’s career has seen him innovate, develop and support a range of businesses within the aviation sector and other sectors, including media, film and technology. He has been honoured for his success in the aviation industry and his commitment to innovation, including awards from leading universities, such as NUI Galway and Glucksman Ireland House, a part of NYU. The Ireland-US Council honoured Dómhnal with an Outstanding Achievement in Business at their 58th Annual Dinner in New York in December 2021. In May 2022, Dublin City University conferred an Honorary Doctorate on Dómhnal to mark his career and his profound impact on Irish business, the arts, and charitable organisations.
Domhnal brings decades of leadership in aviation finance and global capital markets to the Venturewave Capital Global Advisory Council.
