People: MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates Ltd (MDDWF.PK)

Mr. Robert Lawrence Phillips, QC, is Independent Chairman of the Board of Macdonald Dettwiler And Associates Ltd. He has been a Director of the Company since October 22, 2003. Mr. Phillips is a Corporate Director. Mr. Phillips retired as President and Chief Executive Officer of the BCR Group of Companies in 2004. Prior to joining BCR, Mr. Phillips was Executive Vice President, Business Development and Strategy for MacMillan Bloedel Ltd. and previously held the positions of President and Chief Executive Officer at the PTI Group and Dreco Energy Services Ltd. Mr. Phillips has also enjoyed a prestigious law career and was appointed Queen’s Counsel in Alberta in 1991. Currently, Mr. Phillips is a Director of several corporations, including Canadian Western Bank, Capital Power Corporation, Precision Drilling Corporation, Axia NetMedia Corporation, and West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. Mr. Phillips has attained degrees in chemical engineering, business and law from the University of Alberta.