Background Information

The Evolution of Aeroplan

Aeroplan Facts

Aeroplan Partners

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.

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

Vincent R. Timpano is President and Chief Executive Officer of Aeroplan Canada and Executive Vice President of Groupe Aeroplan Inc.

In this role, Mr. Timpano has full accountability for leading and growing the Aeroplan Canada business. Previously, he 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, Mr. Timpano served as President and CEO for The Minute Maid Company Canada Inc., an operating unit of The Coca-Cola Company. In this role, he successfully oversaw all activities associated with the company's juice and juice drinks business. In addition to his broad general management experience, Mr. Timpano has a proven background in creating high value customer partnerships and stewarding globally and nationally recognized leading brands. He currently serves with the United Way, Toronto as member of the board of trustees, the Administration and Audit Committee as well as the Operations and Technology Committee. He is also the past Chair and former member of the board of directors of The Grocery Foundation. Mr. Timpano holds a Masters of Business Administration degree from the Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario.