Purolator appoints President and Chief Executive Officer

Purolator Courier Ltd. has appointed Robert C. Johnson as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective July 16, 2001.

“We are very pleased to have Mr. Johnson join our organization. I am confident that he will enhance the Purolator team with the vision and leadership that he has demonstrated throughout his career,” said Brian Steck, Chairman of the Purolator Board of Directors.

Mr. Johnson spent the last six years with TNT Post Group in Europe. Most recently, he was Managing Director, TNT Benelux, responsible for all TNT Express activities in the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. Prior to his employment at TNT, Mr. Johnson held a position on the executive team at Canada Post Corporation for 12 years and held progressive positions including Senior Vice President in charge of
the marketing, sales and customer service functions.