Name: David Bonderman;
Occupation: Lawyer turned toptier financial wheeler and dealer. His investment vehicle, Texas Pacific Group transformed Continental Airlines from bankruptcy into the US's fifth largest carrier.
Irish interests: He holds a 25 per cent shareholding of Ryanair and is chairman of the company.
Other interests: Rock and roll, the Rolling Stones, nature and a low public profile.
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Why in the news: Continental is to operate daily flights between Ireland and the US next year.
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