With people who are truly passionate about what they do, Modaxo understands the impact mobility has on the fabric of daily life. Here are the members of our team in action!
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Bill Delaney
YEARS IN THE INDUSTRY: 20+
RESPONSIBLE FOR: The leadership of Modaxo, with specific focus on developing and executing strategies to significantly grow the group. To do that, we have to continue to develop and bring in great people to the organisation.
WHY MODAXO: Leveraging the legacy of the last 25 years, with the licence to take new approaches as we embark on the next stage of growth.
FAVOURITE MOTTO: “Hold Fast” It’s the motto of the MacLeod Clan, my ancestors from Scotland.
FAVOURITE FOOD: Roasted Pork Belly with crunchy crackling.
FAVOURITE PLACE TO VISIT: No one specific place, but exploring different cultures and cities with deep history as well as wild areas of natural beauty.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Rob Clay
YEARS IN THE INDUSTRY: 8
RESPONSIBLE FOR: As my children would say: “Adding stuff up.”
WHY MODAXO: The opportunity to seek ways to use our global resources more collaboratively to solve bigger problems and impact global mobility.
FAVOURITE SAYING: “It’s simple, but that’s not the same as easy.”
MEMORABLE MOMENT: Jumping off the Trans-Siberian Railway at a random station to play snowballs and then jumping back on as it left.
IN YOUR SPARE TIME YOU LIKE: Live music. (Bit tricky right now!) I try to get to 3-4 per year. Best ever would be Pink Floyd, Rush, Mercury Rev and 21 Pilots.
CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
William Huynh
YEARS IN INDUSTRY: 4
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Corporate development efforts on a global scale – building a bridge between global thinking with regional responsibility and local action.
WHY MODAXO: We’re in a quickly changing world and mobility is a key part in this evolution. Rallying our people together on a global basis to embark on this journey is exciting!
HIDDEN TALENT: I’ve been told I have a voice made for radio; I used to do store announcements part time at a major department store chain.
MOST PROUD OF: The handful of key friendships I’ve made as a professional adult. More nebulously, that I think I’ve stayed true to my values of hard work and loyalty.
FAVOURITE QUOTE: (Jokingly) “Sometimes right, sometimes wrong, never in doubt.”
CHIEF TALENT OFFICER
Clair Clarke
YEARS IN INDUSTRY: 20+
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Developing and finding talent, helping people be the best they can be in their career journey with Modaxo.
WHY MODAXO: Modaxo people and how we can work together to improve transportation and mobility.
BEST ADVICE EVER RECEIVED: Surround yourself with great people who challenge you and support you.
WORST ADVICE EVER RECEIVED: I was 6. I wanted to know what my grandad was eating. He told me to eat the whole (chilli) pepper.
MOST PROUD OF: Being part of a small village community that really pulled together and supported everyone in the C19 lockdown; getting essentials and medicines and checking in for a socially distanced chat with the elderly/shielding and care workers.
CHIEF PRODUCT OFFICER
Roger Helmy
YEARS IN INDUSTRY: 16
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Product strategy, alignment, and innovation across Modaxo businesses.
WHY MODAXO: The meaning of our work. We help enrich lives by connecting people and supporting sustainability of our communities.
FAVOURITE SAYING/MOTTO: “Don’t confuse movement with progress.”
BEST ADVICE EVER RECEIVED: Always push yourself outside your comfort zone. Do what you’re afraid to do.
WHAT MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT ME: I’m the world’s worst basketball player.
HEAD OF AMERICAS, AUSTRALIA/NZ
Rod Jones
YEARS IN INDUSTRY: 4
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Taking care of our customers and employees within the Americas and Australia/New Zealand.
WHY MODAXO: The chance to work with a talented and mission-oriented global team to continue building, improving and acquiring innovative solutions for a dynamic transit marketplace.
MEMORABLE MOMENT: As a teenager, several times running to catch a Detroit city bus as the bus driver plays ‘cat & mouse.’
WHAT MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU: I have a matching pair of ruptured Achilles tendons, basketball injuries separated by 3 years.
FAVOURITE MOVIE QUOTE: “Just keep swimming.” Dory, Finding Nemo (2003)
HEAD OF EMEA, UK, ASIA
Laurent Eskenazi
YEARS IN INDUSTRY: 20+
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Cultivating and nurturing Modaxo’s business in EMEA, UK, and Asia.
WHY MODAXO: Acquiring diverse businesses and creating value; transportation has a direct impact on people’s lives.
MEMORABLE MOMENT: Putting the Presto Card in operation in Toronto, Canada after overcoming so many challenges.
HIDDEN TALENT: I whistle a lot… especially when I am under stress!
GROWING UP I THOUGHT I’D BE: An orchestra conductor.
Head of Aviation
Klaas Fokkema
YEARS IN INDUSTRY: 20+
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Growing the Modaxo Aviation segment.
WHY MODAXO: The overall value proposition of buy, keep and build on great existing fundamentals.
MOST PROUD OF: Our 3 boys. All very different and following their own dreams.
BEST ADVICE EVER RECEIVED: Keep on learning new skills.
I NEVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT: Actually, I forget things all the time!
Chief Communications Officer
Paul Fox
YEARS IN THE INDUSTRY: Approaching 25 years
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Leading Modaxo’s corporate communications efforts globally.
WHY MODAXO: The opportunity to be part of a mission-driven team, at a fast-growing organization, with a winning value proposition makes me excited to be here.
FAVOURITE PLACE TO VISIT: New York, Vietnam, and the Provence region of France.
FAVOURITE QUOTE: “It’s fine to celebrate success, but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure.” Bill Gates.
PEOPLE DONT KNOW: I manage an under 15’s football team.
We are Modaxo
With people who are truly passionate about what they do, Modaxo understands the impact mobility has on the fabric of daily life. Here are the members of our team in action!
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