ASSOCIATE PROFILE
Modalis Infrastructure Partners Inc.
Curtis Grad, BBA/AA, AAE
October 2014
Executive Leadership / Change Agent
Focused and highly motivated multi-modal transport executive with extensive international experience in complex privatizations. Demonstrated strength to adapt/excel in dynamic and demanding environments. Results oriented, collaborative leader with proven track record in transitioning
publicly-owned/operated transport facilities to the private
sector, with focus on strategic infrastructure and capacity
development, revenue enhancement and service-level improvement. Start-up, transition and turn-around specialist.
Core Strengths
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Career History
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25+ years of international executive-level experience in
transportation operations, divestiture and privatization, including airport and port facilities in Canada, as well as airports in Jamaica, Cyprus and Jordan.
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Greater Victoria Harbour Authority - Canada (2011-14)
President & CEO
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Airport International Group - Jordan
CEO - Queen Alia Int’l Airport
(2008-11)
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Hermes Airports Ltd - Cyprus
General Manager - Larnaka Int’l Airport
(2006-08)
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MBJ Airports Ltd - Jamaica
VP, Operations - Sangster Int’l Airport
(2003-06)
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Abbotsford Airport Authority - Canada
(1999-2002)
General Manager - Abbotsford Int’l Airport
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Nanaimo Airport Commission - Canada
General Manager - Nanaimo Airport
(1995-99)
Nanaimo Airport Commission - Canada
Operations Manager - Nanaimo Airport
(1994-95)
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Languages: English (fluent)
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Strategic Planning & Execution
Innovation & Adaptation
Problem Solving
Team Building/Re-engineering
Commercial Negotiations
Change Management
Cultural Liaison
Staff Development/Mentoring
Board Facilitation/Support
Consensus Building
Risk Management
Contract/Project Management
Performance Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Collective Bargaining
Mediation/Dispute Resolution
Education
University of North Dakota,
Center for Aerospace
Sciences
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Bachelor of Business
Administration - Airport Admin.
Dean’s List / Magna Cum Laude
Beta Gamma Sigma
Accreditations
Int’l Association of Airport Execs
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Accredited Airport Executive