Randy Wright Email & Phone Number

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Strategic advisor providing business management and counsel to identify innovative opportunities to improve business results across operations, sales and marketing, logistics and transport, workplace safety, and stakeholder and community engagement.

Victoria International Airport (Airport Code: YYJ) is the 11th busiest airport in Canada with almost 2.0 million per year (2019 stats). YYJ was rated one of the top ten most-loved airports in the world by CNN Travel and is the 2012, 2014 and 2020 winner of ‘Best Regional Airport in North America’ by Airports Council International.Victoria Airport Authority (V AA) is the not-for-profit authority that manages the safe and secure operations of the Victoria International Airport on behalf of the surrounding communities.

Destination British Columbia is a provincially funded, industry-led Crown corporation that supports a strong and competitive future for BC’s tourism industry through a combination of global marketing, destination development, industry learning, cooperative community-based programs, and visitor servicing.

Destination Greater Victoria is a not-for-profit industry association that works closely with Greater Victoria’s tourism industry to promote and develop tourism to ensure the prosperity and continued long-term growth of the $1.9 billion industry.

Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA) was incorporated as a not-for-profit society in February 2002 and began operating its four port facilities, divested from Transport Canada, in April 2002. Acting as an advocate for the harbour, the GVHA is working to improve its function as a working harbour and a marine with a strong focus on tourism.

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Led the day-to-day business operations and teams, executing business strategy. Chief negotiator with all levels of government and external stakeholders, including First Nations, for leasing requirements and development of Harbour Air’s operations across BC. Built award-winning teams and employee culture. Appointed Harbour Air Executive Committee Chair and primary external representative. Proud to have been part of the leadership team that achieved the first carbon-neutral airline in North America in 2008 and completed the world's first successful commercial electric aircraft test flight.

The company owned and operated marinas, resorts, and restaurants in three countries. During my 14-year tenure at the Oak Bay Marine Group, I led the operations of 18 divisions and 1000 employees in Canada, the United States, and The Bahamas. I was responsible for the operations to manage 60 chartered aircraft per week to the resorts.