Background Information

Aeroplan, Canada’s premier coalition loyalty program, is owned by Groupe Aeroplan Inc., a leading international loyalty management corporation.

Aeroplan's millions of members earn Aeroplan Miles with its growing network of over 75 world-class partners, representing more than 150 brands in the financial, retail, and travel sectors.

In 2009, over 2.1 million rewards were issued to members including more than 1.5 million flights on Air Canada and Star Alliance carriers which offer travel to more than 1,000 destinations worldwide. In addition to flights, members also have access to over 600 exciting specialty, merchandise, hotel, car rental and experiential rewards.

For more information about Aeroplan, please visit www.aeroplan.com.

Vince Timpano, President and Chief Executive Officer, Aeroplan Canada and Executive Vice President, Groupe Aeroplan Inc.

Vince Timpano joined Groupe Aeroplan with extensive experience leading large enterprise operations.

In his role as President and Chief Executive Officer, Aeroplan Canada and Executive Vice President Groupe Aeroplan Vince has full accountability for driving the Canadian business of Groupe Aeroplan forward. Vince is also actively engaged in developing and realizing the long-term strategic growth of Groupe Aeroplan overall, as it pursues its vision to be the global leader in loyalty management. Vince most recently served as President, Coca-Cola Ltd. in Canada where he led the organization in the development and expansion of Canada’s leading non-alcoholic beverage portfolio. Prior to holding that position, Vince served as President and CEO for The Minute Maid Company Canada Inc., an operating unit of The Coca-Cola Company. In this role, Vince successfully oversaw all activities associated with the company’s juice and juice drinks business. In addition to his broad general management experience, Vince has a proven background in creating high value customer partnerships and stewarding globally and nationally recognized leading brands. Vince is an active community leader where he has held various volunteer roles. Vince currently serves with the United Way, Toronto as member of the Board of Trustees and the Administration and Audit Committee. Vince is also the past Chair and former member of the board of directors of The Grocery Foundation. Vince holds a Masters of Business Administration degree from the Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario.