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Executive Bios
David Strucke has served as our President, Chief Executive Officer, Secretary, and a Director since November 2001. David also served
as our Chief Financial Officer from January 2000 to November 2003. David served as Vice President—Finance & Accounting of
Navtech-Canada from October 1999 to January 2000 and as its Director of Finance and Accounting and a Business Analyst from January 1999
to October 1999. Prior to joining us, David served as a Financial Analyst focusing on mergers and acquisitions for an automotive capital
equipment manufacturer and performed financial and accounting consulting work for manufacturing companies from 1996 to 1998. David obtained
a Masters of Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University and is a graduate of the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor’s
degree in Science in Engineering. David has lectured on Introductory Finance for the undergraduate business program at Wilfrid Laurier
University.
Gordon Kilpatrick joined Navtech as Chief Financial Officer in March 2007. Mr. Kilpatrick is a Chartered Accountant and a
graduate of the University of Waterloo with a Master of Accounting degree. Prior to joining Navtech, Mr. Kilpatrick served as the
Vice-President Finance at Shur-Gain (a division of Maple Leaf Foods Inc.) from 2001 to 2006, and as a self employed consultant from 1999
to 2001. Prior to 1999, Mr. Kilpatrick served in progressive financial positions at MDC Partners Inc. ending as Senior Vice-President
Finance, Treasurer & Corporate Secretary.
Britt Bowra joined Navtech in 1996 and has held a variety of progressive management positions primarily in the areas of sales, marketing,
and product management, most recently serving as Vice President Client Services. Britt is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario
with an Honours degree in Business Administration. Prior to joining Navtech, Britt has held a number of sales management, marketing and finance
positions at AT&T Canada, NCR and Noranda Inc.
Mike Neudoerffer joined Navtech as Vice President Software Development in April 2006. Mike is a Professional Engineer and a
graduate of the University of Waterloo (1988) with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. Prior to joining Navtech, Mike served as
Chief Technology Officer at CipherPass Corp., Vice President Operations and Development at HotButton Solutions Inc., Vice President
Technical Operations at NE2 and Vice President Engineering at Wireless Matrix Corporation. Prior to these positions Mike served in software
development positions with progressive responsibility in factory automation, digital satellite communications, digital security, oil and gas
production monitoring. Mike is a private pilot and an avid flyer.
Carol Calvert joined Navtech in October 2007 as Director, Human Resources. In this position, she is responsible for the global
human resources practices and policies of the organization and reports to the Chief Executive Officer David Strucke. Prior to joining
Navtech, Carol held Human Resource management positions of increasing responsibility for several global organizations including Rockwell
Automation, Raytheon and NCR. Carol has also held senior human resources positions within the academic sector. Carol has a graduate
degree in Organization Management and Development and holds the designation of Certified Human Resource Professional.
Johan Holmqvist joined the Navtech senior management team as Vice President Operations in November 2005 as part of Navtech's
acquisition of European Aeronautical Group (EAG). Prior to his current appointment, Johan has held a variety of management positions in
EAG since 1990 including Vice President of Product and Business Development, CIO, and the Director Product Route Manual for Scandinavian
Airlines (SAS). Johan holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Marketing, and Navigation.
Göran Pettersson joined the Navtech executive team as Vice President Production in May 2007. Göran joined EAG in 2002 where he served
as MD EAG UK and CIO/Director Procurement Prior to this, since 1987, Göran has held several senior management and executive positions in
the airline and airline related industry including: CEO Mynta Management and IT, Director Sales & Distribution Services - SAS, Director
Marketing, Product Manager - Scandinavian Multi Access Systems, Project manager - CAP Gemini. Göran studied Industrial Marketing and
Business administration at Uppsala University.
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