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KENNETH TAN

Richmond, BC, Canada V7C 5T3 +1-778-859-8012 (Mobile) kennethcwtan@gmail.com

CHI E F E X E CUTI V E STRATE G I S T: CEO, CFO, COO, GM, Managing/Executive Director, VP


International & Domestic Private Sector Growth Opportunities Public-Private Enterprises Infusing finance expertise and systems/operations acumen to impact positive change Global Executive with solid finance credentials, broad general management qualifications, and a strong IT orientation. Proactive change catalyst, driving strategy and execution of corporate reorganizations, public-private partnerships, and capital-intensive multi-billion infrastructure development projects. Trusted adviser and engaging leader, using credibility and influence to achieve complex objectives, eliciting cultural awareness and empowerment across diverse and high-profile organizations in Canada and Asia.

Broad and Integrated Functional Expertise: Finance: Banking, Investing, Auditing, Treasury, Capital Planning, Debt Financing, Pension Administration Operations: Governance, Project Management, Risk Management, IT Systems, Procurement, Contracts, Manufacturing General Management: Business Development, Policy Development, Public/Community Relations Organizational Development / Human Resources: Performance Management, Staff Development EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT CORPORATION (TI CORP) 20092012 (Commercial Crown corporation established to manage $3.3 billion government-mandated transportation infrastructure project) Chief Financial Officer Selected to key leadership role based on prior success building Hong Kong's Octopus contactless smart-card payment system and business applications. Reporting to CEO and Board, held executive-level responsibility as financial steward for $3.3 billion project, largest in the history of British Columbia, directing design and development of a best-in-class, fully electronic, cashless toll system and revenue-generating operation. Provided financial and operations leadership involving strategic planning, risk assessment, debt financing, and financial/operational systems to drive on-time startup and project completion, optimize attainment of rigorous profitability targets, monitor transaction authorizations and financial records, safeguard assets, and ensure GAAP and IFRS compliance. Implemented $2.1 billion debt hedging program that saved $230 million in interest, achieving total debt cost of 4.7% versus budgeted 5.5% per annum, and providing incremental capital for unanticipated expenditures. Met or exceeded project deliverables within all categories: - Project is completed on time for toll commencement in December 2012 and is on budget (within $3.3. billion). - Profitable status is projected by FY2017/18 with positive cash flow by FY2015/16 to fulfill mandate as a self-supporting commercial Crown corporation of the BC government. CROWN AGENCIES SECRETARIAT (CAS), MINISTRY OF FINANCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA 20072009 (Central agency charged with strategic and governance oversight, and financial analysis of the province's service delivery Crown corporations i.e. tax-payer supported corporations, and commercial Crown corporations, i.e. revenue-generating and self-supporting corporations that obtain fees for goods and service delivered) Executive Director Commercial Crown Portfolio Recruited as Crown portfolio strategic relationship manager in high-profile governance role reporting directly to senior government executives. Provided direct oversight of financial and operational performance of six commercial Crown corporations, including analysis, governance, accountability, performance management and measurement, and reporting issues to ensure compliance with agency mandates and policies. Led cross-portfolio initiative to develop, deliver and adopt performance monitoring frameworks (balanced scorecards) for the five largest commercial Crown corporations generating aggregate revenues of C$13.5 billion in FY 2008-2009 (BC Hydro, Insurance Corporation of BC, BC Transmission Corporation, BC Liquor Distribution, and BC Lottery Corporation). Initiated governance survey and review of investment funds and pension plans of 46 Crown corporations and government sector organizations that identified critical gaps and developed recommendations for future improvement.

KENNETH TAN
+1-778-859-8012 (Mobile) Page Two kennethcwtan@gmail.com 2006-2007 (6 months) PROVINCIAL TREASURY, MINISTRY OF FINANCE, BRITISH COLUMBIA

Manager Corporate & Project Finance Provided financial advisory services on behalf of Provincial Treasury for various public sector projects, including financial and business case analysis, debt financing models, alternative financing, and public-private partnerships. Supported the provision of arranger and placement services for the engagement of external advisors, and/or borrowings from banks and the capital markets. Clients included crown corporations, government agencies and self-supporting school districts, universities, colleges, institutes and health care organizations. HOSPITAL AUTHORITY PROVIDENT FUND OF HONG KONG 20032006 ($30 Billion (HK) independent retirement fund, one of the largest in Hong Kong serving 37,000+ hospital employees) Assistant Director, Operations & Secretary / Head of Operations Recruited to high-profile assignment to manage fund restructuring from defined benefit plan to member choice defined contribution plan. Held direct accountability for finance and budgeting, IT, HR, member communication, internal control procedures, investment operations, fund pricing and disclosure, and regulatory compliance. Created operational and administrative infrastructure for new in-house investment administration system with strict internal controls and quality standards that resulted in clean unqualified internal and external audits. Attained 100% of over 30 pension administration key performance indices, with no incidents of administrative errors. Maintained administrative costs as a percentage of pension assets for three straight years between 0.39% and 0.42%, compared to 1.0%+ for other comparable retirement plans. OCTOPUS CARDS LIMITED, Hong Kong 20002003 (Licensed deposit-taking company - pioneer and provider of contactless smart-card technology for micro-payments within the core transport, non-core transport and retail sectors) Finance Director, Management Board Member and Corporate Secretary / Alternate Chief Executive Recruited to implement CEO's ground breaking vision, in collaboration with BOD, to deepen penetration into non-core transport and retail markets, and strategy development (access control, CRM, third party products, loyalty programs, tourist cards, international consulting) while overseeing all aspects of financial, auditing, and corporate services. Led design of corporate restructuring framework that set the stage for business growth from 5 million to 25 million issued cards and from 50 to 4500 service providers within 10 years. Secured authorization from Hong Kong Monetary Authority in April 2000 as a deposit-taking company, opening new markets and establishing a presence for the company as an all-purpose stored value card provider. Established treasury and investment practices and financial reporting systems to ensure compliance with Hong Kong banking and licensing guidelines, while optimizing capital preservation and yield objectives. Implemented internal systems, process reengineering, and cost-savings that resulted in ROE of 43.9% and ROA of 5.6% in 2002 and double-digit percentage increases in net income between 2000 and 2003. YEN SHENG FACTORY LIMITED / UNIGRADE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, Hong Kong (Privately-held export business with diversified real estate investment portfolio) 19941999

Chief Financial Officer Engaged to steer shareholders through restructuring and modernization of group operations in Hong Kong and China, and to position the company for potential IPO. Initiated comprehensive strategy including performance-based budgeting, business continuity measures, performance appraisal systems, accounting, and technology upgrades to ensure competitive edge. Directed project financing of new manufacturing facility in South China to consolidate operations and expand globally. Hired leadership team and implemented retirement and succession planning to ensure continuity. Successfully mitigated risk and corporate integrity during 1997-98 Asian financial crisis; played key role in company's status as a leading distributor and retail channel in the USA, European Union, and the Peoples Republic of China.

KENNETH TAN
+1-778-859-8012 (Mobile) BANK OF MONTREAL Page Three kennethcwtan@gmail.com 19921994 General Manager, Asian Banking & Community Area Manager Significantly raised banks profile in Vancouvers Asian and Richmond communities by actively participating in and managing community and charitable projects. Developed the Vancouver Asian Banking Centre into one of BMOs most dynamic and profitable branches in the Greater Vancouver Region, with one of the highest deposit and loan growth rates in both the commercial and consumer portfolios. BANQUE NATIONALE DE PARIS (CANADA), now BNP PARIBAS 1984-1992

Vice-President, Corporate Banking, Western Canada 1989-1992 Assistant Vice-President for Western Canada 1986-1989 Assistant Vice-President for Province of Alberta 1985-1986 Manager, Commercial & Corporate Banking, Alberta North 1984-1985 Management of CAD 380 Million portfolio, which tripled between 1988 and 1992 with quality assets, resulting in record income years for the region over 16-year history. Cultivated relationships with and retained many loyal corporate banking customers for the bank in Western Canada. Under my management, the unit had been consistently well rated by Head Office and the Bank's Inspection Department CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE Assistant Branch Manager THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO (now, JP MORGAN CHASE), Singapore Business Development Executive/Relationship Manager THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA ASIA LIMITED, Singapore Credit Officer EDUCATION, BOARD AFFILIATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Education: Training: Affiliations: MBA University of Saskatchewan Bachelor of Commerce, University of Alberta Fellow, Institute of Canadian Bankers (FICB); Negotiations for Senior Executives Harvard Law School; Canadian Securities Course; Advanced Trustee Management Standards (ATMS) Board of Trustees, BC College Pension Plan with C$2.7 billion in assets under management, 20092012 Member, InterPlan Investment Committee BC Public Sector Pension Plans, 2009-2012 Panelist and Speaker at Business Week CFO Forums and technology international conferences. 1982-1984 1981-1982 1980-1981

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