Brian J. Gibson

Mr. Gibson, 52, of Toronto, Ontario, has been a Director of the Company since October 22, 2003. Mr. Gibson is President and Chief Executive Officer of Panoply Capital Asset Management Inc., a private investment firm. Prior to January 15, 2008, Mr. Gibson was a Senior Vice President, Public Equities for The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan. During his 29-year career, Mr. Gibson has managed various types of equity investment portfolios, including those of insurance companies, a chartered bank, pension and mutual funds, and endowments. Mr. Gibson has particular expertise in corporate finance and in structuring tax-effective investments. Mr. Gibson received his MBA from the University of Toronto, is a Chartered Financial Analyst, and is a graduate of the Directors’ Education Program sponsored by the Institute of Corporate Directors.