Officers and Executive

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PATRICK LAMBIE

Executive Vice President

Patrick has been in the hospitality industry for over 15 years and is responsible for cash management, risk management, treasury, and financial analysis. He is a member of the Treasury Management Association of Canada and the Canadian Securities Institute. During his tenure in the Royal Host finance department Patrick has facilitated in excess of $250 million of debt and equity transactions as well as numerous asset acquisitions.

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A. BRAD CANN, C.A.

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Brad joined Royal Host in January 2004 and assumed his current role in May 2007. Brad oversees the financial management of Royal Host. Prior to joining Royal Host, Brad worked as a financial consultant, advising several mature and emerging businesses, both public and private, in a variety of industries. Brad was also Chief Financial Officer of Sulphur Corporation of Canada Ltd. and held various positions over a five year period with a regional accounting firm. Brad holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Saskatchewan and is a Chartered Accountant.

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SUE WADLAND

Executive Vice President, Human Resource Development

Sue brings with her more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including international experience gained from more than a decade with Forte Hotels. A graduate of Hotel and Catering Management, Sue is also a Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA), the hospitality industry's recognition of professional achievement and integrity. Since joining Royal Host in 1993, Sue has been instrumental in developing industry-leading standards and procedures manuals and proactive, results-oriented training programs including Extra Special People (ESP). This innovative training program for both management and staff promotes a company culture of customer satisfaction and professional management practices.

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JOE DRUMMOND

Executive Vice President, Hotel Operations

Joe has been in the hospitality industry for over 35 years, and in addition to overseeing full service operations for Royal Host, he also manages the Hilton in London, Ontario. He has a proven track record in operations management, financial administration and union negotiations. Joe has held a variety of positions including general manager, sales, franchise development and finance. He currently serves on the board of Tourism London and the Royal Harbour Resort. In the past, Joe held the position of President for Tourism London, President of the London Hotel Association and has also served on the provincial board for ORMHA (Ontario Restaurant, Motel & Hotel Association).

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ROGER WHITE

Executive Vice President, Travelodge Canada Corp.

Roger brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Royal Host and Travelodge Canada. He previously served with Royal Host as Director of the Grand Okanagan Lakefront Resort & Conference Centre, and has over 20 years of experience in hotel/resort operations and corporate level management in North America, Europe and the Caribbean. Originally from England, Roger attended the University of Surrey and the Ealing School of Hotel Management. He managed a portfolio of six resort and convention hotels located in Canada and the Caribbean with Winfair Management Ltd. and spent over 10 years with Commonwealth Hospitality Ltd. at diverse locations in Ontario, Canada, and London, England.

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