airportIR by Modalis - Open Mic Podcast

airportIR by Modalis

Welcome to Open Mic, the airport- and aviation-focused podcast hosted by Curtis Grad, Chief Executive and Founding Partner of Modalis Infrastructure Partners. Each episode features in-depth conversations with global aviation leaders—airport executives, investors, innovators, and policy experts—exploring the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the airport and aviation landscape.

  1. 3d ago ·  Bonus

    IR Open Mic - 26-05 - Crazy Stories - Jody Aldcorn (Season 1, Episode 8)

    In this IR Open Mic snip-it, Curtis Grad asks his guest Jody Aldcorn, Business Law Partner at McCarthy Tétrault and one of Canada's leading airport lawyers to share her craziest story from her varied and intriguing career in the airport sector. 🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear more episodes and stay informed about the global aviation developments that matter to you.

    6 min

  2. 3d ago ·  Bonus

    IR Open Mic - 26-05 - Magic Mirror - Jody Aldcorn (Season 1, Episode 8)

    In this IR Open Mic snip-it, Curtis Grad invites his guest Jody Aldcorn, Business Law Partner at McCarthy Tétrault and one of Canada's leading airport lawyers to peer into the Magic Mirror and reveal her inner self! 🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear more episodes and stay informed about the global aviation developments that matter to you.

    11 min

  3. Jun 30

    IR Open Mic - 26-05 - Full Interview with Jody Aldcorn (Season 1, Episode 8)

    Welcome to Open Mic, the airport- and aviation-focused podcast hosted by Curtis Grad, Chief Executive and Founding Partner of Modalis Infrastructure Partners. Each episode features in-depth conversations with global aviation leaders—airport executives, investors, innovators, and policy experts—exploring the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the airport and aviation landscape. In this episode, Curtis speaks with Jody Aldcorn, Business Law Partner at McCarthy Tétrault and one of Canada's leading airport lawyers. With more than 25 years of experience advising airports, governments, investors and operators around the world, Jody shares her unique perspective on the legal, commercial and strategic forces shaping airport development and privatization. Together, Curtis and Jody explore: ✈️ Jody's journey from a summer receptionist at Vancouver International Airport to becoming one of Canada's foremost airport lawyers. 🏗️ Why airports are unlike any other business, and why airport law touches everything from infrastructure and technology to environmental policy and crisis management. ⚖️ Behind-the-scenes stories from major airport transactions, including airport handovers, international concessions and working with governments around the world. 🌎 Canada's airport governance model, airport privatization and why renewed discussions may finally lead to meaningful change. 🎙️ Career lessons, leadership, memorable aviation stories, and a fun edition of the Magic Mirror rapid-fire questions. Timestamps: 7:41 From airport receptionist to airport lawyer 10:19 Olympics, airport transactions and crazy aviation stories 19:25 Craig Richmond, leadership and industry friendships 23:03 Canada's airport governance model and privatization debate 26:36 Life outside aviation and living on Vancouver's North Shore 29:21 Magic Mirror: Rapid-fire questions with Jody 🎧 Tune in for insider perspectives from airport and aviation thought leaders. 🔔 Subscribe for future episodes. 💬 **Like and Comment:** Should Canada move toward airport privatization, or has the current airport authority model served the country well? 🌐 Visit [https://www.modalisinfra.ca/openmic](https://www.modalisinfra.ca/openmic) to hear more episodes and stay informed about the global aviation developments that matter to you.

    42 min

  4. Jun 4 ·  Bonus

    IR Open Mic - 26-04 - Magic Mirror - Craig Richmond (Season 1, Episode 7)

    In this IR Open Mic Magic Mirror snip-it, Curtis askes Craig Richmond, former President and CEO of Vancouver Airport Authority and global airport executive, to peer into the looking glass and bear his soul! 🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear more episodes and stay informed about the global aviation developments that matter to you.

    9 min

  5. Jun 3 ·  Bonus

    IR Open Mic - 26-04 - Crazy Stories - Craig Richmond (Season 1, Episode 7)

    In this IR Open Mic snip-it, Curtis Grad asks his guest Craig Richmond, former President and CEO of Vancouver Airport Authority and global airport executive to share his craziest story from his varied and intriguing career in the airport sector. 🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear more episodes and stay informed about the global aviation developments that matter to you.

    3 min

  6. May 24

    IR Open Mic - 26-04 - Full Interview with Craig Richmond (Season 1, Episode 7)

    Welcome to Open Mic, the airport- and aviation-focused podcast hosted by Curtis Grad, Chief Executive and Founding Partner of Modalis Infrastructure Partners. Each episode features in-depth conversations with global aviation leaders—airport executives, investors, innovators, and policy experts—exploring the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the airport and aviation landscape. In this episode, Curtis speaks with Craig Richmond, former President and CEO of Vancouver Airport Authority and one of Canada’s most respected airport leaders. Together, Curtis and Craig reflect on Craig’s remarkable aviation journey—from Vancouver to the Bahamas, the UK, Cyprus and beyond—and explore the leadership principles, culture and resilience required to build world-class airport organizations. They dive into: ✈️ Craig’s return to Vancouver Airport Authority after seven years abroad—and the challenge of leading an airport already recognized as one of the world’s best.  🌎 Lessons learned from international airport leadership roles in the Bahamas, the UK, Cyprus, and beyond.  🤝 Why airport culture, teamwork, and customer service are foundational to long-term success.  🏗️ Building resilient airport organizations by empowering teams, encouraging innovation, and preparing the next generation of leaders.  🛫 The unforgettable moments that define aviation careers—from 9/11 diversions to airline launches, Olympic operations and even a "rumble" with Jackie Chan. Timestamps: 1:27  Returning to Vancouver Airport Authority as CEO 3:32  Building airport culture and defining organizational values 5:56  Customer service, leadership and operational excellence 13:30  Starting up Nassau Airport Development Company 19:33  Crazy aviation stories: 9/11 and managing airport crises 26:29  Transition to the UK 37:34  The future of aviation, space exploration and Artemis II 39:44  Magic Mirror: Rapid-fire questions with Craig 🎧 Tune in for insider perspectives from airport and aviation thought leaders.  🔔 Subscribe for future episodes.  💬 Like and Comment: What leadership qualities are most important in building resilient airport organizations?  🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear more episodes and stay informed about the global aviation developments that matter to you.

    51 min

  7. May 12 ·  Bonus

    IR Open Mic - 26-03 - Crazy Stories - Belinda Jain (Season 1, Episode 6)

    In this IR Open Mic snip-it, Curtis asks Belinda Jain, Vice President, Customer Experience and Commercial at JFK International Air Terminal, operator of Terminal 4 at New York’s JFK Airport to share her craziest story from her varied and intriguing career in the airport sector. 🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear more episodes and stay informed about the global aviation developments that matter to you.

    2 min

  8. May 12 ·  Bonus

    IR Open Mic - 26-03 - Magic Mirror - Belinda Jain (Season 1, Episode 6)

    In this IR Open Mic snip-it, Curtis invite Belinda Jain, Vice President, Customer Experience and Commercial at JFK International Air Terminal, operator of Terminal 4 at New York’s JFK Airport to peer into the Magic Mirror and reveal her inner self! 🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear more episodes and stay informed about the global aviation developments that matter to you.

    7 min
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Welcome to Open Mic, the airport- and aviation-focused podcast hosted by Curtis Grad, Chief Executive and Founding Partner of Modalis Infrastructure Partners. Each episode features in-depth conversations with global aviation leaders—airport executives, investors, innovators, and policy experts—exploring the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the airport and aviation landscape.

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