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A results-driven senior executive possessing significant experience in several functional areas, such as Finance, Operations and Marketing, as well as in General Management. Think strategically and simultaneously manage the short and long-term objectives. Recognized achievements at strategic and operational levels, during intensive change and competitive pressures. Currently hold the position of Chief Financial Officer in Clean Energy Brazil. It is a self managed investment fund with Brazilian sugar and ethanol assets; listed in the London Stock Exchange with initial market capitalization of US$250 million. From 2006 to 2007, was the interim CFO of CMS Energy do Brasil, and assisted the parent to minimize their equity investment in the Brazilian subsidiary. Prior and dating back to 1992, held positions as the CFO for Visanet S.A. and Sherwin-Williams do Brasil. Also have held Latin America regional leadership roles as the Financial and Operational Officer for Latin America for United Distillers & Vintners /DIAGEO, for Quaker Oats do Brasil (Gatorade division) in the Southern Cone region and Mobil Oil do Brasil. Have a BA degree in Economics and Administration & Management, as well as a MBA in International Business from the City University of New York. Attended executive education at Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Jeffrey M. Brown, CPA (Certified in Massachusetts and New York) KPMG LLP 21 King Street West Hamilton ON L8P 4W7

Nick McCall is the COO/CFO and Board Member of Clariden Leu (Europe) Ltd with an extensive background in international banking focussing on governance and treasury. Most recently Nick McCall held the position of Director, Head of Country Management and Governance, Regional Management with responsibility for governance of Credit Suisse activities for EMEA having joined CSFB in November 2000 when the Firm merged with Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette International. Prior to serving as Treasurer for DLJI Nick was Merrill Lynch’s Regional Treasurer for the Americas based in New York and was also responsible for Global Long Term Funding. Nick joined Merrill Lynch in 1996 from Banco Bilbao Vizcaya New York where he was Head of Treasury & Capital Markets and previously had worked for thirteen years with Lloyds Bank International in eight countries covering a variety of roles in Corporate Banking and Treasury. Mr. McCall held several board positions for Credit Suisse including the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors for Bank Credit Suisse in Moscow and is a Board Member of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Martin Hopcroft
Co-Chairman
The Financial Executives Networking Group, UK
Website: www.TheFENG.org.uk

Senior financial executive with operational and strategic experience at board level in listed companies and private equity across a broad range of industries serving international markets. Successful track record of delivering growth, both organically and acquisitively, combined with comprehensive financial credibility.

International Head of Treasury with extensive European and US treasury experience in a variety of FTSE/Fortune 500 companies. A consistent record of advancement and achievement in all aspects of international Treasury & Tax practice with related experience in M&A transactions, corporate finance, risk management and reporting functions.

John Yates
Secretary
The Financial Executives Networking Group, UK
Website: www.TheFENG.org.uk