People: Methanex Corporation (MEOH.O)

Mr. Bruce M. Aitken is President, Chief Executive Officer, Director of Methanex Corporation (USA). Prior to his appointment in May 2004, Mr. Aitken was President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company from September 2003 and prior to that he was Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific (based in New Zealand). He has also held the position of Vice President, Corporate Development (based in Vancouver). He has been an employee of the Company and its predecessor methanol companies for 17 years. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Aitken was Executive Director of Cape Horn Methanol (now Methanex Chile) in Santiago. He also held a number of managerial positions with Fletcher Challenge Limited in New Zealand. Mr. Aitken has a Bachelor of Commerce from Auckland University and is a member of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants, ACA (Associate Chartered Accountant).