Matt’s first guest for 2026 is Pat Byrne, founder and former Chief Executive of CityJet.

In this episode, Pat talks about his career that began in banking and finance when he was 19 years old and then spread across to aviation and consultancy.

In an in-depth discussion, Pat recalls his experience of running CityJet and his passion for the aviation industry, the importance of excellent relationships with customers, and what factors came into play when deciding he no longer wanted to work alongside Richard Branson.

He also speaks about his personal life, particularly focusing on what its like to watch his sons, Ross and Harry, play professional rugby and compete against each other at the highest level.

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