An Experienced Management Team   James W. Buckee was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Talisman Energy Inc. (formerly BP Canada Inc.) in May 1993. Dr. Buckee has been with the Company and its predecessor for 28 years and is responsible for leading the development and execution of the Company’s longterm strategy with a view to creating shareholder value.   Michael D. McDonald is Executive Vice-President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. McDonald has 23 years experience with the Company and has held positions of progressively increasing responsibility in the Company. He is currently responsible for the Company’s global Financial Reporting, Treasury, Tax and Accounting functions.   Ronald J. Eckhardt is Executive Vice- President, North American Operations. Mr. Eckhardt has 19 years’ experience with the Company and is responsible for all of Talisman’s development and production operations in Canada and the lower 48 states.   Robert M. Redgate is Executive Vice-President, Corporate Services. Mr. Redgate has been with the Company for 27 years. His responsibilities include Information Systems, Materials and Contracts, Health, Safety and Environmental Affairs, Security, Facilities Administration and Human Resources.   T. Nigel D. Hares is Executive Vice- President, Frontier and International Operations. Over the past 10 years, Mr. Hares has led Talisman’s international operations making the company the largest Canadian based international producer.   M. Jacqueline Sheppard is Executive Vice-President, Corporate and Legal, and Corporate Secretary. Ms. Sheppard joined Talisman in 1993 and is responsible for the Company’s worldwide legal affairs, corporate projects and acquisitions and is Secretary to the Board. Corporate Communications, Investor Relations and Corporate Social Responsibility are also her responsibilities.   Joseph E. Horler is Executive Vice- President, Marketing. Mr. Horler has been with the Company for 18 years and is responsible for marketing Talisman’s global natural gas, crude oil, sulphur and natural gas liquids production.   John ’t Hart is Executive Vice-President, Exploration. He joined the Company in 1978. Dr. ’t Hart is responsible for Talisman’s global exploration program.