Ian M. MacNeily, C.A
Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer

Ian MacNeily is an accomplished financial executive with numerous years of senior management experience in both the resource and investment banking sectors.  Prior to joining NAP in December 2005, Ian held the position of VP, Finance and CFO for a Canadian based public mineral exploration and development company.  During his career, he has been a senior financial officer and/or director of public global mineral exploration and development companies where he has been instrumental in securing development funding, and strategic planning and execution, resulting in an increase in shareholder value.  Ian's experience prior to entering the resource sector includes seven years with Burns Fry Limited (now BMO Nesbitt Burns) in both the Toronto and London, U.K. offices, including four years as Vice President, Finance and Administration managing financial and operational activities of Burns Fry in the UK and Europe.  Ian was also employed by Grant Thornton LLP, Chartered Accountants from 1982 to 1988 and obtained his CA designation in 1986.