Ryanair’s deputy chief steps down

Ryanair’s deputy chief, Howard Millar, is to leave the company at the end of December — the second senior management figure to step down this year.

Mr Millar, who has been with the airline for 23 years and has served as chief financial officer for the past 11, is leaving to pursue other career opportunities. He will be joining the Ryanair board in a non-executive capacity next year.

Ryanair has already named Neil Sorahan, currently the airline’s finance director, as Mr Millar’s replacement. He is due to take over the CFO role at the beginning of 2015.