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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.

  1. Sep 7 ·  Bonus

    IR Open Mic - 26-07 - Magic Mirror - Angela Gittens (Season 1, Episode 10)

    In this IR Open Mic snip-it, Curtis Grad invites his guest Angela Gittens, former Director General of Airports Council International (ACI) World and current President of Schiphol USA to take the Magic Mirror challenge. 🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear more episodes and stay informed about the global aviation developments that matter to you.

  2. Sep 7 ·  Bonus

    IR Open Mic - 26-07 - Crazy Stories - Angela Gittens (Season 1, Episode 10)

    In this IR Open Mic snip-it, Curtis Grad invites his guest Angela Gittens, former Director General of Airports Council International (ACI) World and current President of Schiphol USA to share crazy stories from her remarkable 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. Aug 30

    IR Open Mic - 26-07 - Full Interview with Angela Gittens (Season 1, Episode 10)

    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 Angela Gittens, former Director General of Airports Council International (ACI) World and current President of Schiphol USA. Drawing on a remarkable career that includes leadership roles at airports in San Francisco, Miami and Atlanta, Angela shares her perspective on how airports have evolved, the importance of putting people at the heart of the passenger experience, and the challenges and opportunities that will shape the next generation of airport leadership. They dive into: ✈️ Angela’s journey from airport business and finance to executive leadership and ultimately leading ACI World—and how working across different airport ownership and operating models shaped her global perspective. 🤝 Why exceptional customer experience is often most visible when things go wrong—and how strong airport cultures empower employees to step up when passengers need them most. 💻 The growing cybersecurity challenge facing airports as operations become increasingly dependent on digital technology, automation, and AI. 🌎 How airports are evolving beyond transportation infrastructure to become economic engines, community resources, and increasingly integrated parts of the passenger journey. 💡 The lasting impact of ACI’s Airport Excellence (APEX) peer-review program and why knowledge-sharing between airports is critical to advancing the global aviation industry. Timestamps: 3:15 From airport executive to leading ACI World 8:10 Airport Service Quality and the passenger experience 11:25 Building an airport culture that performs when things go wrong 16:45 Cybersecurity, AI and the emerging risks facing airports 22:30 Crazy aviation stories: A suspected hijacking at SFO 26:20 Airports as economic engines and community resources 28:00 Technology, advanced air mobility and the future passenger journey 33:40 Angela’s legacy: APEX and the power of airport peer reviews 43:20 Magic Mirror: Rapid-fire questions with Angela 🎧 Tune in for insider perspectives from airport and aviation thought leaders. 🔔 Subscribe for future episodes. 💬 Like and Comment: How can airports embrace new technology while preserving the human element of the passenger experience? 🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear more episodes and stay informed about the global aviation developments that matter to you.

  4. Aug 8

    IR Open Mic - 26-06 - Magic Mirror - Lorenzo Di Loreto (Season 1, Episode 9)

    In this IR Open Mic snip-it, Curtis Grad invites his guest Lorenzo Di Loreto, Chief Operating Officer of lux-Airport in Luxembourg to peer into the Magic Mirror and reveal his inner self! 🌐 Visit https://airportir.com/open-mic to hear more episodes and stay informed about the global aviation developments that matter to you.

  5. Aug 8

    IR Open Mic - 26-06 - Crazy Stories - Lorenzo Di Loreto (Season 1, Episode 9)

    In this IR Open Mic snip-it, Curtis Grad invites his guest Lorenzo Di Loreto, Chief Operating Officer of lux-Airport in Luxembourg to share crazy stories from his wide-ranging global 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. Jul 31

    IR Open Mic - 26-06 - Full Interview with Lorenzo Di Loreto (Season 1, Episode 9)

    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 Lorenzo Di Loreto, Chief Operating Officer of lux-Airport in Luxembourg. Drawing on a career spanning airlines, airport investment, international consulting, and airport operations, Lorenzo shares his perspective on building high-performing airport organizations, navigating global infrastructure projects, and transitioning from business development to leading the day-to-day operations of a growing international airport. They dive into: ✈️ Lorenzo's international aviation journey—from Air France and Royal Air Maroc to Samsung C&T, Munich Airport International, Vision Invest, and now lux-Airport.  🌍 The evolution of airport investment, public-private partnerships, and the growing sophistication of airport concessions around the world.  🏗️ Why airport leadership requires balancing long-term strategy with operational execution in a constantly changing environment.  🤝 The importance of culture, adaptability, and developing resilient teams capable of managing both daily operations and future transformation.  💡 What it's like stepping into the role of Chief Operating Officer at lux-Airport as the airport prepares for significant long-term growth and expansion. Timestamps: 2:52     Time at Samsung C&T  6:46     Airport concessions, PPPs and international infrastructure projects  7:09     Leading growth at Munich Airport International  10:59   The changing aviation landscape in the Middle East  14:23   Crazy stories  18:40   Building resilient airport teams and organizational culture  25:28   Global careers, family and adapting to new cultures  31:04   Magic Mirror: Rapid-fire questions with Lorenzo 🎧 Tune in for insider perspectives from airport and aviation thought leaders.  🔔 Subscribe for future episodes.  💬 Like and Comment: What's the most important leadership quality for managing a modern international airport?  🌐 Visithttps://www.modalisinfra.ca/openmic to hear more episodes and stay informed about the global aviation developments that matter to you.

  7. Jul 9 ·  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.

  8. Jul 9 ·  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.

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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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