PATRICK A. RYAN

PERSONAL DETAILS
Address                 P.O. Box W1923, Crosbies, Antigua. Email: prbryson@candw.ag
Telephone Home   (268) 461-1319 Work (268) 480-1296
Date of Place/Birth St. Kitts - November 14, 1951
Marital Status        Married, Two children.
Nationality             Kittian/Antiguan.

EDUCATION
1963-1969             St. Kitts Nevis Grammar School
1970-1971             Moncton Flying Club, Moncton NB. Canada - Commercial Pilot, Multi Engine, IR
1976                      US and Antiguan, Airline Transport Ratings.
1995-1996            The College of Professional Management, Jersey UK.
                              Diploma: Principles of Modern Management.
1998-1999             University of The West Indies: Diploma in Management (Distinction).
2000-2002             University of The West Indies: Executive Masters in Business Administration. (EMBA).

WORK EXPERIENCE
1971                      Crew Member of vessel “Karina”
1971-1999             Leeward Islands Air Transport/LIAT (74) Ltd.

1971-1979             F/O. HS 748/Captain BN 2 Islander.
1979-1986             Captain. HS 748.
1986-1999             Captain. DeHaviland Dash –8.
1987-1990             Fleet Manager DHC-8 Fleet. Responsible for all operational aspects of the DHC-8.
1990                      Safety Officer. Responsible for all aspects of Safety of the Airline.
1994-1999             Trustee of Staff Retirement Fund
1996-1999             Appointed Director of Airline. (Liat 74 Ltd.)
1997-1999             Assistant Manager Flight Operations. Responsible for all Flight Crew,
                              Operating procedures and Standards and Safety of Liat (74) Ltd.
1999                      Manager Flight Operations (Ag) Responsible for the day to day operation of the Airline.

WORK EXPERIENCE
1999-2002.             Geo W. Bennett Bryson & Co Ltd.
                               Director of Operations. Responsible for the day-to-day operation.
                               Supervise Shipping, Insurance, Distribution and Travel Agency Departments.
2002- Present.        Geo W. Bennett Bryson & Co Ltd.
                               Managing Director: Responsible to the Board or Directors for all aspects of the company.
2002- Present.        Executive Director of Destinations Antigua 2000 Ltd.
                               One of Antigua’s leading Tour/Excursion operators.
2005- Present.        President of the Antigua and Barbuda Tour Operators Association.
2006- Present.        President of the Antigua Employers Federation.
2007- Present.        Interim President of the Antigua Barbuda Business Alliance.

INTERESTS
Golf, Reading, Walking.