Patrick O'Connell currently serves as the Assistant Manager Finance at AviLease since November 2023. Previous experience includes Financial Accountant in Aviation Finance at Standard Chartered Bank from November 2022 to November 2023 and Assistant Manager in Aviation Advisory at Grant Thornton Ireland from May 2022 to November 2022, where responsibilities included consolidated monthly reporting for a leading Chinese Lessor's FP&A department. Patrick's career began at PwC Ireland, where roles encompassed Senior Associate and Associate in Banking, Insurance, and Aviation Finance, focusing on auditing aviation leasing clients and regulatory compliance under US GAAP and IFRS. Additional experience includes positions as Bartender at Carbon Nightclub Galway and Accounts Assistant at Hyundai Ireland. Patrick holds a Diploma in Aviation Leasing and Finance from the Law Society of Ireland, and a Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Accounting from Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology.