In conversation with Nessa McNeela, CFO, Aer Lingus.
Hosted by Tadhg Enright, RTE/BBC News presenter and journalist
Date: Thursday 14 May 2026
Time: 6pm – 8.30pm
Venue: London Stock
Exchange (LSEG), The Forums, 10 Paternoster Square, EC4M 7LS
This event will centre on an inspiring, personal, and professionally rich
conversation with Nessa McNeela, CFO of Aer Lingus. The session will
explore Nessa McNeela’s career journey, leadership philosophy, and the path that
led her to one of the most influential financial roles in Irish aviation.
Alongside her personal story, the discussion will touch on Aer Lingus’s
strategic priorities, including fleet modernisation and sustainability, offering
attendees a blend of human insight and industry foresight.
Expertly interviewed by Tadhg Enright, BBC News presenter and journalist.
Core Themes
• Nessa’s early career and formative experiences
• Key turning
points on the path to CFO
• Navigating challenges in a dynamic, global
industry
• Leading with purpose and resilience
• The CFO’s role
in shaping Aer Lingus’s sustainability strategy
• How investments like
the A320neo fleet and SAF reflect long term vision and responsible
leadership
There will be time built into the conversation for questions and answers
from the floor and the opportunity to chat to other guests both before and after
the presentation.
Bios
Nessa McNeela is CFO at Aer Lingus, having joined the IAG
Group in 2021. She has 20 years’ experience as a finance professional in
the Banking, Technology and Aviation sectors. She completed her Chartered
Accountancy training in KPMG Dublin, before moving to Australia in 2008.
She worked in the Banking sector for 10 years in Sydney, prior to relocating to
London in 2018.
Nessa graduated from UCD in 2023 with a Bachelor of Business and Legal
Studies (European).
Tadhg Enright is a BBC News presenter and communications
coach who brings more than two decades of live broadcasting experience to the
stage. He works with leaders and organisations to communicate with clarity and
impact, and is known for his engaging style, sharp interviewing, and ability to
connect audiences with the conversations that matter.
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