Clive J. Beddoe
Calgary, Alberta

Clive Beddoe is a founding shareholder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of WestJet. In September 2007, Clive was appointed WestJet Chairman having previously held the roles of President and Chief Executive Officer. Clive has been instrumental in making WestJet one of the most successful airlines in recent aviation history.

Clive's keen business acumen has shaped the development of WestJet's corporate culture, executive team and strategy. A true entrepreneur, Clive's strong background in financial planning and strategic management was gained through several successful real estate and plastics enterprises.

In 2000, Clive and his fellow WestJet founders received the Worldwide Award for Teamwork at the World Entrepreneur of the Year celebrations. In 2001, he received the Pinnacle Award, and in that same year, WestJet was awarded the "Business Ethics" award from the Better Business Bureau of Southern Alberta. In 2002 and 2003, WestJet was named one of Canada's most respected companies, and in 2003, WestJet received the Most Respected Corporation title for Innovative Practices from Alberta Venture Magazine. In 2004, Clive received the prestigious Canadian Business Leader Award from the University of Alberta Faculty of Business and the Business Advisory Council.

Clive is a resident of Calgary, having immigrated to Canada from England in 1970. Married with two children, Clive is a private pilot licensed to fly numerous types of aircraft. It was through this keen interest in aviation that spurred the formation of WestJet.

Sean Durfy
Calgary, Alberta

Sean Durfy became WestJet President in September 2006 and added Chief Executive Officer to his title in September 2007. As President and CEO, Sean is responsible for both the strategic direction of the company and the day-to-day operations of the airline, leading its over 6,000 people as they deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Sean joined WestJet's Executive team in 2004 as Executive Vice-President Sales, Marketing and Airports. His work in sales and marketing increased the airline's profile and saw WestJet named one of the top three brands of the year, earning Sean the honour of Marketer of the Year.

Since Sean's arrival at WestJet, the airline has grown domestic market share five per cent, expanded its presence in the transborder and international market, and increased its product offering with items such as pay-per-view in-flight movies and buy-on-board food. In 2007, WestJet will break $2 billion in gross revenue, entering the big league of airline players.

Before WestJet, Sean served as President and Chief Operating Officer of ENMAX Energy Corporation and as an Officer of ENMAX Corporation, from April 1999 until December 2004. In this time, he successfully started ENMAX Energy and guided the company through the deregulation of Alberta's electricity industry, positioning it as a profit leader in the North American electricity market.

Born and raised in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Sean grew up in Atlantic Canada, graduating from Dalhousie University with a Bachelor of Commerce, in Marketing and Finance. An avid runner, skier and sports enthusiast, Sean believes success comes from the proper life balance of physical health, family and career. A father of two, Sean's favourite WestJet destinations to vacation with his family include Maui and Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.

Don Hougan
Calgary, Alberta

Don Hougan joined WestJet in 1999 as a First Officer and became a Captain in 2000. He has been an active member of WestJet's Pro-Active Communications Team (PACT), WestJet's employee representation, through the WestJet Pilots' Association. He was elected PACT Chairman in February 2007 and joined the Board of Directors in May of the same year as the PACT representative.

Don started his flying career in 1975 at Mount Royal College in Calgary, graduating from a two-year program with an Aviation Diploma. His first job as a pilot was in Yellowknife as a First Officer with LaRonge Aviation and subsequently with Dome Petroleum. Don received his Boeing 737 endorsement in 1986.

After eight years running his own bottled water company, taking it through an IPO in 1995, Don returned to flying in 1996 as a Twin Otter pilot. Don is married with two adult children. His daughter currently attends university and his son will be a fourth generation aviator on completion of his flight training.

Allan Jackson
Calgary, Alberta

Mr. Jackson is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Arci Ltd., a real estate investment company, and President and Chief Executive Officer of Jackson Enterprises Inc., a holding and consulting company.

Mr. Jackson's near 40 years of business experience is a welcome addition to WestJet's Board of Directors. Mr. Jackson has brought to WestJet's Board knowledge from his experiences serving on the Board of Directors for Canadian Western Bank, Princeton Developments Ltd., and the Calgary Centre for Performing Arts, Member Building Committee.

Mr. Jackson joined WestJet's Board of Directors in September 2003.

Murph Hannon
Calgary, Alberta

Mr. Hannon is currently President of Murcon Development Ltd., a private investment company engaged in oil and gas exploration, real estate development and various manufacturing and product development businesses.

Mr. Hannon has been involved for over 25 years in various entrepreneurial enterprises including hotel, condominium and single family real estate development, as well as the start-up and development of junior oil and gas companies.
Mr. Hannon was also President of Canadian Hydrodynamics Ltd., the largest supplier of drill stem test information to the Canadian oil industry. In addition to WestJet, Mr. Hannon serves in either a Board or Advisory capacity to the following public and private companies: Berkana Energy Corp. (formerly Rosetta Exploration Inc.), Annapolis Investment Limited Partnership II, FX Energy Inc. and Riley Park Village Properties.

Mr. Hannon has been involved with WestJet since its initial conception and has been a member of the Board of Directors since December 1996.

Wilmot Matthews
Toronto, Ontario

Mr. Matthews has been involved in all aspects of investment banking by serving in various positions with Nesbitt Burns Inc. and its predecessor companies from 1964 until his retirement in September, 1996, most recently as Vice Chairman and Director.

Mr. Matthews is currently President of Marjad Inc., a personal investment company. He is Chairman and CEO of Helptrain Inc. a sales, marketing, E-learning and E-business process company. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Husky Energy Ltd. as well as several other private companies and clubs.

Mr. Matthews joined WestJet's Board of Directors in December 1996.

L.M. (Larry) Pollock
Edmonton, Alberta

Larry Pollock is the President and Chief Executive Officer of both the Canadian Western Bank and Canadian Western Trust. He is also a Director of Canadian Direct Insurance (a subsidiary of CWB), EPCOR, Canadian Helicopters Income Trust, and the Edmonton Eskimos, and is a member of the Executive Council of the Canadian Bankers' Association and Campaign Chair of the Edmonton YMCA.

Mr. Pollock graduated from the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Arts & Sciences in Business Administration.

Mr. Pollock joined WestJet's Board of Directors in September 1999.

Arthur Scace
Toronto, Ontario

Mr. Scace is a former Chairman of McCarthy Tétrault LLP, Barristers and Solicitors in Toronto. Mr. Scace is currently the non-executive Chairman of The Bank of Nova Scotia, and has served on the boards of numerous public companies, including The Canada Life Assurance Company, Gerdau Ameristeel and various companies within The Brompton Group of Companies. He is Past President and Chairman of the Canadian Opera Company.

Mr. Scace joined WestJet's Board of Directors in September 2005.

Hugh Bolton
Edmonton, Alberta

Mr. Bolton is a Chartered Accountant and Fellow of the Alberta Institute of Chartered Accountants, and the former Chairman, CEO and partner in Coopers & Lybrand Canada, Chartered Accountants.

Mr. Bolton is currently the non-executive Chair of EPCOR Utilities Inc. and the Lead Director of Matrikon Inc. He is also a board member of the Canadian National Railway Company, Teck Cominco Limited and TD Bank Financial Group.

Mr. Bolton joined WestJet's Board of Directors in September 2005.

Brett Godfrey
Brisbane, Australia

Mr. Godfrey is the co-founder and CEO of Virgin Blue Airlines in Australia. In the early ‘90s, Mr. Godfrey began his Virgin career as Finance Manager for Virgin Atlantic. He was Financial Controller for Sherrard/National Jet in Melbourne, and worked as a Chartered Accountant with Touche Ross in the firm’s Canadian office. Mr. Godfrey holds a business degree from Victoria University in Melbourne, Australia and is an award winning leader.

Mr. Godfrey joined WestJet’s Board of Directors in August 2006.