Patrick Creely

About Patrick Creely

I have over 16 years of international experience in the aviation industry. My core competencies include business development, investment management, capital raising, aircraft leasing and financing, and fleet management.As a co-founder and Head of Corporate Finance & Fleet at Odyssey Airlines, I am part of a visionary team that is launching a new trans-Atlantic business class airline from London. My mission is to create value for our investors, partners, and customers by being part of the start-up team with responsibilities ranging from the development of the business plan and commercial strategy; securing the best aircraft acquisition and financing deals; launch and operational build-out; optimizing the fleet performance, and facilitating the growth and expansion of the company. I am also the founder of Frigate Aviation, a business that specializes in developing start-up airlines, as well as sourcing investment and financing for companies and aircraft. I have a strong network and track record of working with CEOs, CFOs, investors and financiers, and high net worth individuals across the US and Europe. In addition, I am an Ambassador for Old Head Golf Links, one of the most prestigious golf clubs in the world.

Experience

1. Ambassador

   Old Head Golf Links

   Sep 2011 — Present

Education

• UCL

  MA, Political Economies of Russia & Eastern Europe

  2004 — 2005

• UCL

  BA (Hons), Economics & Business with East European Studies

  2001 — 2004

Skills

• Credit Risk
• Aviation
• Investment Banking
• Investments
• Aircraft Leasing
• Airlines
• Financial Structuring
• Capital Raising
• Investment Management
• Banking
• Aircraft Finance
• Aerospace
• Venture Capital
• Asset Based Lending
• Aircraft
• Finance
• Financial Analysis
• Capital Markets
• Credit Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Structured Finance
• Commercial Aviation
• Asset Management