David Richardson, BCom
Director, Chairman of the Corporate Governance Committee, CIBT Education Group Inc.

David Richardson – President and CEO of Octaform Systems Inc., a unique patented stay-in-place concrete forming system. Founded in 1997, Octaform has developed numerous applications for its product in diverse markets. This innovative PVC technology, allows for design efficiency and flexibility that architects, engineers, and contractors demand. Octaform's utility extends to all types of construction including agricultural, aquaculture, commercial / industrial, as well as residential and specialty projects. Mr. Richardson has a B. Comm. Honours from the University of Manitoba. He is a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors with the professional designation ICD.D.

Prior to pursuing his own endeavors, Mr. Richardson worked with James Richardson & Sons, Limited in the capacity of Manager Food and New Product Development, focused on value added processing in Western Canada. Concurrent with and supporting his experience with the family enterprise, Mr. Richardson was actively involved in government lobby activities. He was a founding member and director of the Asia Pacific Foundation and was co-leader in various government trade missions to Asia while on the Board of the Canada China Trade Council.

Mr. Richardson is a founder and director of Kodiak Exploration Limited, a Canadian based mineral exploration company actively pursuing properties with strong potential for base metals, copper and nickel, as well as gold and uranium.

He is a Director Emeritus of Ducks Unlimited Canada following 20 years on that board and remains dedicated to serving several private, public, and philanthropic boards.