Board of Directors

Roderick M. (Rod) Bryden, Chairman of the Board
Mr. Bryden is Chairman of PharmaGap and the founder and Chairman of SC Stormont Inc., a business advisory company which participates in the development of small to mid-sized Canadian businesses. He is also the President of Plasco Energy Group and a director of Clearford Industries. He was the former Chairman and CEO of WorldHeart Corporation, Paperboard Industries, Systemhouse Ltd. and was the CEO of Terrace Corporation, the principal owner of the Ottawa Senators NHL hockey franchise. Mr. Bryden has taught law at the University of Saskatchewan and was a senior federal government official. He has a B.A. (Hon. Economics) from Mount Allison University (New Brunswick), LLB from the University of New Brunswick and LLM from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

Daniel Larkin, Director
Mr. Larkin holds an MBA, with concentration in finance, from York University and has 30 years experience in all business functions, including senior management with Imperial Oil Ltd. (25 years), and in the high tech industry. He has been CEO of two small public companies including Sebring Resources Ltd. (1997-2002), the predecessor Company to PharmaGap and was the CFO of PharmaGap (2002-2003).

Michel Phipps, Ph.D., Director
Co-founder of PharmaGap. Dr. Philips specializes in mathematical modeling of physical phenomena. Dr. Phipps taught at the University of Ottawa and is currently Professor Emeritus. He has collaborated with Dr. Jenny Phipps, CSO, on cell communication and has spent two sabbaticals at the National Research Council of Canada studying cell communication and modeling its activity. Dr. Phipps received a doctorat d'état (state doctorate) in France.

Robert Letellier, Director
President of Ab Biotech Inc. Co-founder and former President & CEO of PharmaGap
(1999-2004). Prior to founding PharmaGap, Mr. Letellier was with the National Research Council of Canada and Industry Canada in Ottawa advising emerging technology companies on commercialization strategies. Mr. Letellier has a B.A. (Economics) from the University of Sherbrooke.

Michel Marchand, Ph.D., Director
Dr. Marchand received his Ph.D. in Geology from McMaster University. Dr. Marchand has worked for major energy companies and the Government of Canada. He has served numerous public companies since 1994 as a Director and in a variety of executive positions, including President and Director of Telkwa Gold (2003-present).