Advancing Aviation Safety Through Intelligence

Meet Our Team

Industry veterans and technologists united by a shared mission to transform aviation training and safety.

Andy O'Shea

Executive Chairman

28 years at Ryanair including 18 as Head of Training, selecting and developing over 10,000 pilots to airline standard. Former Chair of the EASA Aircrew Training Policy Group and architect of the Airline Pilot Standard MCC. Qualified Airbus captain and instructor/examiner on A320, A330, and A340 types.

Cedric Paillard

Chief Executive Officer

Commercial Airline Pilot and Instructor, previously a consultant for Anthropic and OpenAI. Architect of the Amris platform and champion of evidence-based training. Brings a rare combination of cockpit experience and frontier AI leadership to drive Amris's strategic vision globally. Former flight school owner in Canada.

Barry Rudolph

President & Chief Financial Officer

Seasoned technology and financial executive with leadership roles at Chase Capital Partners, Merrill Lynch, and The Presidio Group. Founding CEO of Figure 8 Wireless, sold to Texas Instruments. Brings decades of private equity and corporate finance expertise to scale Amris's global operations. Harvard Business School MBA.

Paul Galleberg

Chief Operating Officer

Vice President of US Airways. 14 years as Partner at Latham & Watkins advising technology, telecom and private equity clients. COO of EmployBridge with over $3B in P&L responsibility. Co-Founder and Principal at Berylian Capital. Harvard Law School J.D.

Lisa Gillespie

Chief Technology Officer & VP of Engineering

Accomplished engineering leader with enterprise IT experience at Accenture and TD Bank. Proven track record of building and scaling high-performance technology teams. Oversees the design and delivery of Amris's core platform architecture, ensuring reliability, security, and innovation at every layer.

Roisin O'Shea

VP of Operations & Marketing

Amris executive since 2019 with deep expertise in scaling B2B technology companies. Former Operations Manager for Sky4u Aviation. Leads Amris's go-to-market strategy, brand positioning, and operational efficiency across global markets.

Where Our Management Has Led

What Our Investors Are Saying

"Boeing chose to invest in Amris for its innovative AI solutions that elevate pilot standards, strengthen safety, and improve operational efficiency across the aviation industry."

Nicola Bates
Management Director, Ventures & Innovation, Boeing Global

Our Mission

Airline-Ready Pilots, Delivered Responsibly

We believe pilot competency should be measurable, defensible, and operationally useful. Our mission is to bridge the competency visibility gap, transforming training data into actionable intelligence for enhanced aviation safety.

Through our integrated ecosystem of community, training, and technology, we're creating a new standard for pilot development—one that combines rigorous assessment with continuous mentorship and AI-powered insights.

Our Values

What Drives Us

Our core values guide every decision we make and every relationship we build.

Safety

Uncompromising commitment to aviation safety through rigorous standards and continuous oversight.

Excellence

Pursuing the highest standards in training quality, competency assessment, and pilot development.

Innovation

Leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to transform how pilot competency is measured and managed.

Community

Building a supportive network of aviation professionals committed to mutual growth and success.

Global Impact

Expanding our reach to improve aviation training standards across borders and cultures.

Integrity

Operating with transparency, honesty, and accountability in all our relationships and processes.

Industry Events

Meet Us at a Conference

Connect with the Amris team at leading aviation training events worldwide.

ISAT 2026

Dec 14–15, 2026

Dubai, UAE

WATS 2027 - World Aviation Training Summit

Apr 21–22, 2027

Orlando, Florida

APATS 2027 - Asia Pacific Aviation Training Summit

Aug 25–26, 2027

Bangkok

Join the Amris Journey

Whether you're an airline seeking better pilot insights, a training organization pursuing excellence, or an aspiring pilot ready to take flight, Amris is here to support your journey.