Speaker Bio

Paul McCann was appointed as AirNav Ireland’s Director of ATM Operations & Strategy in 2022 and transferred to the Irish Air Navigation Services Company (AirNav Ireland) on its separation from the safety regulator in May 2023.

In this role, Paul is responsible for all aspects of AirNav Ireland’s air traffic management business. His aim is to ensure the continued delivery of safe, high quality air navigation services whilst also growing the company’s commercial revenue in a sustainable manner.

Prior to taking up his current role, Paul held several managerial positions within AirNav Ireland, including General Manager Terminal Services. During this time, he managed one of the largest projects that the company had ever undertaken, the commissioning of the new Visual Control Tower and readying AirNav Ireland for the new North Runway at Dublin Airport.
Paul has worked with AirNav Ireland for over 30 years, working initially as an Air Traffic Controller at both Dublin and Shannon.

Paul holds a BA in Management from the Institute of Public Administration, and a post-grad Diploma in Company Direction from the Institute of Directors.