Our Global Team
The global Modalis network
70 team members spanning 32 countries
Our Partners
Curtis GRAD
Managing Partner, President & Chief Executive Officer (Partner Lead airportTS & airportCX)
Fernando LOPEZ-CALLEJA
Managing Partner, Deputy Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, airportQM
Frode SKULBRU
Managing Partner & Chief Financial Officer (Partner Lead airportSA & airportIR)
Carlos ALLIMANT
Managing Partner & Chief Strategy Officer
Corporate Team
Jennifer DANDY
Deputy Managing Director, airportQM
20+ years in airport operations leadership, specializing in airside and terminal management. Specialist in aerodrome safety and compliance and safety management; operational readiness, performance measurement, data and KPI’s; ground handling and corporate aviation. Extensive background in project management, delivery, stakeholder engagement and client relations/coordination.
Alex VIDAL
Head of Business Development & Market Intelligence
25+ years of experience interfacing with the full range of aviation stakeholders globally. Extensive business intelligence background and a broad knowledge of aviation trends, particularly in airports. Strong technical foundation, international commercial acumen and proven success in complex project and cultural environments.
Khair MIRZA
Head of airportIR & Industry Research
20+ years of high-impact international experience in Singapore, Malaysia and Turkiye covering South-East Asia, the Middle East, Europe and India both in the aviation industry and other industries including technology and telecoms, fund management, family offices, data centres and operations restructuring. Extensive background in industry research, data collection and strategic analysis.
Sally JUNG
Community Manager (Modalis Group)
25+ years experience in corporate office management and coordination experience. Broad range of executive support covering aviation, hospitality, financial services sectors, etc.
Marie NEWBOLD
Administration Manager (airportQM)
30+ years experience as Executive/Personal Assistance, administration and finance Manager within United Kingdom blue chip organisations in the consumer, publishing and oil industries.
Paola PEZOA
Client & Community Support (airportTS)
20+ years experience in aviation industry, incl. airline mgmt., airport operations, ground handling, cargo operations, baggage handling, VIP lounges, infrastructure development. Acumen in organizational development, human resource processes, leadership coaching, ESGs, change and project managament.
Project Directors & Managers
Peter BIANCONI
35+ years senior experience in airport planning, design and multi-disciplinary project management. Project work on six continents in private and public sectors with extensive Build-Operate- Transfer / Public-Private Partnership background.
Sevda FEVZI
20+ years of international experience with a focus on the aviation sector spanning airport strategy, planning, operations, accessibility and passenger experience. Supports airports and multidisciplinary teams in translating complex operational, infrastructure and human considerations into practical, implementable outcomes.
Mike ROSS
35+ years in commercial development with 15 years of airport experience. Led non-aeronautical and passenger experience activity at Toronto Int'l airport. Proven expertise in strategic planning, business analysis and relationship management. Strategic leader with successful track record driving business improvements and fostering long-term partnerships. Lead consultant on various strategic planning efforts for both regional and large hub airports.
Patricia MORGAN
35+ years of experience in civil aviation regulation with expertise in national policy and strategy, institutional development of airports and regulatory authorities, civil aviation legislation and regulation. Experience throughout the Caribbean, Africa and the Middle East. An experienced project manager and team leader in many multi-lateral funded projects (World Bank, IDB, EU).
Peter GARGIULO
25+ years of strategic and business planning experience in diverse industry, operational, and international environments. Proven ability to guide organization-wide change. Evaluates and implements CEO/Board-level initiatives that enhance the customer experience, increase operational efficiency, and improve stakeholder relationships.
Ricardo MILANI
35+ years in commercial airline operations specializing in strategic planning, managing global projects, leading improvement processes, enhancing airport efficiencies and team building. Background in alliance and customer experience development/implementation and airport operational readiness, in a multi-cultural environments. Proven track record starting/opening new airline bases in several countries.
Martin LENKE
30+ years of airport experience from ORAT via planning and PPP to operations, management and consulting. Key competences in aerodrome certification, airport concession contracting (PPP), operations and safety as well as emergency response planning and -management. Certified organisational advisor and leadership coach as well as qualified lead auditor.
Dominika KUDYBA
15+ years of successful development/deployment of industry-leading airport financial models for major investments and transaction due diligence worldwide. Recognized as one the most experienced airport transaction financial modelers in terms of number of projects and transaction value modeled. To date, has conducted traffic forecast modeling and performance benchmarking for more than 40 airports in Europe, North America, South America and Africa.
Olivier BARIC
25+ years of international project management experience in the development and operation of airports within Public Private Partnerships in various and diverse countries. Extensive track record in transitioning publicly-owned/operated airports to the private sector, with focus on revenue enhancement and strategic infrastructure/capacity development.
Federico GIRARDOTTI
25+ years of global experience in financial analysis and transaction execution in the infrastructure sector. Involved with a team that successfully launched an investment fund, experience as a member of the Executive Committee of an airport and working in various roles in numerous high-profile project finance deals.
John HAMSHARE
30+ years in the aviation sector at a senior managerial level with extensive airport operations experience, including development of UK CAA Technical Competencies publication, BAA Company competency framework and the Heathrow Airport competency framework/matrix and support in development of UK CAA publications on Airside Driver Training and Wildlife Hazard Management, etc.
Jason IVEY
30+ years of experience built across several major UK airports and engagement with both national and international regulators. Operational background spanning compliance management, safety auditing, change management and airport operations, with extensive background in airport and ground service provider auditing.
Rob WILLIAMS
30+ years’ of experience delivering a large range of projects, throughout the full life cycle, working in the both the airline and airport industries within extensive background in airport operations, operational readiness (ORAT), process engineering, operational research and airport development roles. APMP certified and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
Ganasen NARAINAN
35+ years in the aviation industry including slot & capacity management, developing and establishing integrated airport operations including command centres and crisis management centres, as well as developing and implementing operational readiness plans.
Sharon DAVIDOV
30+ years experience in int’l government, programme, customer excellence, project management, operational and client advisory. Multi-site environment, security, airport, operations and retail arenas.
Our experts in
North America & Caribbean
North America & Caribbean
Members in 2 countries
Central & South America
Members in 6 countries
Europe & Africa
Members in 10 countries
Asia Pacific & Middle East
Members in 8 countries
Peter BIANCONI
Airport Planning, Design & Capacity Assessment
Robyn CURTIS
Airport Operations & Safety Management
Jill DOUCETTE
Sustainability & Environmental Management
Doug MARTIN
Airline, Airside & Terminal Operations, Customer Experience, Ground Equipment
Harry STEELE
Commercial, Retail, Food & Beverage Development
Simon VILLENEUVE
Cargo Operations & Airport Management
Adam WICKSTEAD
Project Logistics Development & Execution
Ian WOODS
Aviation Planning & Business Development
Michael CROWE
Aviation Economics, Project Finance & Supply Chain Management
Hans DORRIES
Strategic Business & Corporate Development
Mauricio GUTIERREZ
Airport Planning & Project Management
Patricia RYAN
Commercial, Property & Retail Management
Chris VANNOTE
Airport Planning & Project Management
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Managing Partners
15+
Project Directors (PDs) & Project Managers (PMs)
20+
Languages Spoken
6
Corporate Team
45+
Global Industry Experts & Specialists
25+
Resident Countries
Our global team speaks more than 20 languages and they are resident in over 30 countries spanning six continents around the globe. Collectively, we provide strategic leadership, project management and industry expertise for the full life-cycle of transport infrastructure investment and operations.