Christopher Besant — is a founding partner of the Business Reorganization Group of Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP, a Toronto business law firm. Mr. Besant has been extensively involved in a range of major domestic and cross-border proceedings affecting industries which span the Canadian economy.

Richard Callander — is responsible for equity management, research and client servicing at Marquest Investment Counsel Inc. Mr. Callander has managed large and small cap equities for over 20 years and has extensive experience marketing to institutions and high net worth individuals. He was previously a partner with one of Canada's largest investment counseling firms. This is an example of a link.

Brian D. Clewes — became a director of Astris in October 2004. A twenty four-year veteran of the insurance industry, he is currently a principal in Benefit Management Advisors Inc., the largest supplier of benefits consulting services to Ontario Chartered Accounting firms. Mr. Clewes is an outstanding entrepreneur with solid connections in the angel financing community. Mr. Clewes is a Chartered Life Underwriter, a Certified Financial Planner, and a Chartered Financial Consultant.

Howard M. Drabinsky — Managing Partner of Lang Michener LLP, a Toronto business law firm, former Chairman of the firm's Business Law Group, and a partner since 1987. As a recognized leader in the corporate community, he also has and continues to serve as an officer and director of public and private companies. Mr. Drabinsk's particular expertise is in mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance. He works with publicly and privately owned clients in a wide range of industries, including information technology, manufacturing, entertainment, consumer products and financial services.

Arthur E. Laudenslager — formerly a senior officer and director of several public and private corporations, is currently Vice President, First Energy Advisors Inc., and a business consultant who brings to the Corporation's Board a great deal of experience and knowledge in corporate structure and financing.

Michael M. Liik — became a director in December 2004 and is currently the President of Liikfam Holdings Inc., an investment/venture capital company and Executive Chairman of Cymat Technologies Ltd. He has a successful record of investing in and leading both early-stage and high-growth Canadian public companies including Cymat Corp. and Slater Steel. Mr. Liik is both a Professional Engineer and an MBA.