David Bonderman has been chairman of the airline since 1996.: Ryanair investors have called on the budget airline to replace chairman David Bonderman, and to set out succession plans for chief executive Michael O’Leary. Shareholders are planning to file a resolution at the company’s next AGM to oppose the re-election of Mr Bonderman, and will also file a resolution demanding that the strategy for recruiting Mr O’Leary’s successor be laid out.