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John Davison

Independent Non-executive Director

Mr. Davison, aged 57, has been an Independent Non-executive Director of the Company since [Š] 2015. He is responsible for giving independent strategic advice and guidance to the Group.

Mr. Davison is the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Four Seasons Holdings Inc., the luxury hotel and resort management company, where he has held that position since 2005, having joined as Senior Vice President, Project Financing, in 2002. In addition to managing the group’s financial activities, which include worldwide financial reporting and management, forward planning, taxation and treasury activities, Mr. Davison also oversees the information systems and technology area of Four Seasons Holdings Inc.

Prior to joining Four Seasons Holdings Inc., Mr. Davison spent four years as a member of the Audit and Business Investigations Practice at KPMG in Toronto from 1983 to 1987, followed by 14 years at IMAX Corporation from 1987 to 2001, ultimately holding the position of President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Davison has been a Chartered Accountant since September 1986 and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario. Mr. Davison has also been a Chartered Business Valuator since August 1988 and is a member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators. He graduated from the University of Toronto, Canada, Victoria College, with a bachelor’s degree in Commerce in November 1983.