Partner and Deputy CEO for Modalis Infrastructure Partners Inc. Modalis Infrastructure Partners Inc. is a strategic investment advisory and professional services company specializing in international transport infrastructure strategic advisory, business intelligence, privatization, investment, development, operations, customer experience and talent solutions.

Managing Director for airportQM, a leading professional services company providing specialist consultancy services to airports and the aviation industry with a focus on quality management, safety management, regulatory compliance, Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer, and operational performance improvement.airportQM is a member of the Modalis group of companies and has access to the Modalis highly experienced international network of 100+ industry professionals. Our associates have an extensive track record of success in challenging and dynamic project and operational environments, with collective experience spanning six continents, providing strategic leadership and hands-on support to all areas of airport operations.

Lead consultant providing operational and business solutions to the aviation industry, specialising in aircraft and aerodrome safety. Key service proposition areas include:• EASA and ICAO Compliant Operations – EASA Certification, implementation and auditing of compliance requirements• Aerodrome and Aircraft Operations – implementing and auditing safe and efficient operations• Safety and Quality Management Systems – specialising in Aerodrome Safety and deployment within the airport environment• Project and Programme Management – including Change Management in the operational environment• Operational Readiness – from infrastructure commissioning, through training and familiarisation, to benefits realisation• Drones / UAVs – enabling opportunities and managing threats within the airport environment• Training Courses – Aerodrome Safety Management Systems, EASA Compliance and Compliance MonitoringKey Projects:+ Changi and Seletar Airports, Singapore - Led full aerodrome and SMS re-certification internal audit+ Algiers International Airport, Algeria - Led ORAT activities towards the opening and operations of the new Terminal Ouest

The role provided safety and quality assurance for Heathrow Airport in relation to Aerodrome Safety and Airside Operations, and was accountable for Heathrow’s UK CAA Aerodrome License, and its transition to an EASA Aerodrome Certificate. The role provided safety leadership to the Heathrow operation and its airfield partners and acted as the main point of contact to the UK Regulator, the Civil Aviation Authority. The role managed a yearly operational expenditure budget of circa £2.0m and provided leadership to a team of 10 safety professionals. Key Achievements- Heathrow Airport’s transition from a UK CAA Aerodrome License to the European EASA Aerodrome Certificate. This included the introduction and establishment of robust Aviation Safety Management Systems across the operation. The Aerodrome Safety Management System was deemed fully compliant by the CAA at the first EASA audit completed in Mar 17.- Leading the introduction of BS 9001 Quality Management within Heathrow’s Airside Operation. The quality management system is fully BSI 9001 compliant and was been aligned to Heathrow's Aerodrome Safety Management System.- Leading the delivery and implementation of Heathrow Airside Learning Plan. This is a full training framework for the Airside Operation which assures EASA compliance while enabling the induction and competence development and maintenance of all front line and management personnel within Heathrow's Aerodrome operation.

The role provided leadership of the Airside Safety Department and wider airside operations through the delivery of a safe and efficient Heathrow airfield operation that meets compliance requirements and service standards. Heathrow Airside Operations comprises circa 150 technical, managerial and front line staff that deliver on a 24 / 7 basis all runway and airfield compliance activities, ensuring and supporting the effective flow of aircraft within the airfield, controlling all works on the airfield, responding to all airfield incidents and emergencies and maintaining a clean and safe working environment for Heathrow’s 30,000 aircraft and airfield personnel. During 2012 and 2013, as acting Head of Airside Operations, the role further provided leadership to Heathrow ATM management, winter operations, and A-CDM implementation. The role operated within a direct operational expenditure budget of circa £16m per year.Key Achievements• Leading the Airside Operations change programme aimed to deliver improved safety, compliance and customer service at reduced costs (10% OPEX savings).• Sponsoring the delivery and implementation of Heathrow's new Airside Operations Facility, combining safety and transport personnel and providing a logistical base for all response teams on the airfield - including winter operations response. • Review and implementation of Heathrow's Winter Operations Plan. The role lead a full review of the winter operations plan, identifying process improvements and pinch points, and developed a comprehensive suite of processes and training packages that ensured that the Heathrow airfield remained open at all times through Winter 2012.

This included a number of roles of increasing accountability within Heathrow's Development Department. In particular, it included the leadership of a range of capital investment programmes, such as the Airfield Programme (£320m investment), Heathrow's Minor Projects Programme (£120m investment), or Heathrow's Resilience Programme (£60m investment) - leading the efforts of circa 40 project professionals towards successful programme execution. Previously, it included the leadership of all Operational Readiness activities required within Airside Operations towards the opening of Terminal 5 and subsequent terminal relocation of 52 airlines.Key Achievements- Leading the review and improvement of Heathrow's Minor Projects Programme. This included a thorough process review identifying key opportunities and pinch points, a review and change of the design and delivery model, the implementation of a new contracting framework, and the selection of 3 strategic suppliers. This resulted in a contractual fee reduction of 5%, systematic contractual compliance, and a reduction of average project times from 12 weeks to 9 weeks.- Leading Operational Readiness activities towards Terminal 5 Airfield opening. This consisted of the management and delivery of a 12 workstream programme of activities, from infrastructure commissioning to training and familiarisation, combining the efforts of aerodrome and air traffic personnel. This lead to the T5 airfield being ready for opening 3 months ahead of schedule and being complimented by the CAA on the thoroughness and collaborative approach demonstrated to achieve compliance status