Graphic 2. Changes in the Age Profile of the Executive Cadre

Age Band March 2001 March 2007
25-29 0 1
30-34 32 74
35-39 161 320
40-44 464 626
45-49 906 1060
50-54 1332 1370
55-59 591 1042
60-64 121 273
65+ 14 24

Since 2001, the number of executives under the age of 45 has increased approximately 55% from 657 to 1021.

73% of executives are between the ages of 45 and 59 with an average age of 50.6.

Average age of executives by level: EX-1 – 49.3; EX-2 – 51.2; EX-3 – 52.7; EX-4 and 5 – 53.9.

These counts also include a small contingent of GX employees deemed to be equivalent to EX-5 employees.

The table below identifies changes in the Age Profile of the Executive Cadre between March 2001 and March 2007.

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