Claire Walsh

Claire Walsh joined SkyWorks in 2018 and currently serves as Senior Vice President and Head of Operations for SkyWorks Leasing (Ireland). Based in Dublin, she oversees the firm's Irish aircraft leasing and office operations, and also contributes to the advisory and commercial side of the business.

Claire has worked in the aviation industry for over 13 years with extensive transactional and asset management experience within the aircraft leasing sector. She serves on the SWLI Board of Directors since 2019, and has recently been recognized for her industry leadership. In July 2026, Claire Walsh was appointed Vice-Chair of Aircraft Leasing Ireland and will assume the role of Chair in 2028.

Career history

• Senior Vice President and Head of Operations at SkyWorks Holdings, LLC since June 2018, after serving as Vice President
• Associate Vice President at ORIX Aviation Systems Ltd., focusing on contract set-up and lease management
• Manager of Irish Operations to Strategic Programs & Business Administration Director at Starlite Aviation Group; established the Irish office in 2008 and was appointed to the Board of Directors of Irish Starlite companies in 2012
• Strategic project management at I.C.E. Group
• Political administration for Senator Margaret Cox

Claire holds an MBA from University College Dublin and a BA in Economics and Politics from Trinity College Dublin.

What Claire Walsh could bring to her role at SkyWorks Leasing (Ireland): With her extensive background in aircraft leasing operations, transactional management, and proven track record in establishing and scaling operations, Walsh brings deep operational expertise and strategic leadership to oversee complex lease management, drive efficiency across Dublin operations, and position SkyWorks as a leading player in Ireland's aircraft leasing sector. Her recent appointment as Vice-Chair of Aircraft Leasing Ireland underscores her recognition as a key industry voice capable of bridging commercial, regulatory, and strategic priorities.