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Calgary Airports is a non-share capital corporation incorporated under the Regional Airports Authorities Act of Alberta. It is responsible for the management, operation, and development of YYC Calgary International Airport and YBW Springbank Airport. Calgary Airports’ commitment to safety remains a top priority. Our airports are important economic generators for the city, region, and province, supporting thousands of jobs and generating billions in GDP through associated economic activity. Calgary Airports was also recognized as one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 2025.

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Chris is passionate about investing and employs a broad range of asset classes and sophisticated strategies, including alternatives. He acts as a personal CFO for his clients, helping grow their wealth and protect their legacy through tailored portfolio management. His expertise includes retirement and estate planning, risk management, insurance planning, and tax-advantaged investments. He is also an authority on situational tax planning strategies such as 1031 tax-deferred exchanges and qualified opportunity zones. A philanthropist, Chris founded the LIFT Foundation in 2013 and serves as its Executive Director. The non-profit supports families and children in high-risk situations and was recognized by Invest-In-Others as a Grant for Change recipient in 2022.

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Kirstan Jewell

Chief People and Communications Officer

Derrick German

General Manager of Organizational Effectiveness, Inclusion, Total Rewards, and HR Technology

Raj Kular

General Manager of HR Business Partnerships, Labour Relations, Wellness, and Talent Acquisition

Raj Kular is a people-first HR leader who brings strategic clarity and compassion to his role as General Manager of HR Business Partnerships, Labour Relations, Wellness & Talent Acquisition for Calgary Airports. Known for building strong partnerships and championing wellness, Raj helps shape a workplace culture where people feel supported and empowered to thrive. His thoughtful leadership continues to drive meaningful change across the organization.

General Manager of HR Business Partnerships, Labour Relations, Wellness, and Talent Acquisition

Raj Kular

Derrick German is the General Manager of Organizational Effectiveness, Inclusion, Total Rewards, and HR Technology at Calgary Airports. A strategic and values-driven leader, Derrick is passionate about building inclusive, employee-centric workplaces and designing talent programs that foster growth, engagement, and alignment. With a focus on organizational effectiveness and total rewards, Derrick leads initiatives that elevate the employee experience and drive meaningful cultural impact across the organization.

General Manager of Organizational Effectiveness, Inclusion, Total Rewards, and HR Technology

Derrick German

Kirstan Jewell is Chief People and Communications Officer for Calgary Airports, overseeing culture, employee experience, talent management, diversity, equity and inclusion, labour relations, learning and development, organization development, HR operations, and total rewards. As an accomplished human resources leader, Kirstan has led large-scale transformational change and the strategic integration of culture, people, and business. She is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources and holds a master of business administration (MBA) from Royal Roads University and a certificate in industrial relations from Queen’s University.

Chief People and Communications Officer

Kirstan Jewell