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Nomination of Directors
an inventory of capabilities, competencies, skills and

The selection process for new nominees for membership qualities of current Board members and of the Board as a
whole; and (ii) identifying capabilities, competencies, skills
on the Board of Directors is conducted by the Governance
Committee. More information on the responsibilities, and qualities desired to be added to the Board, taking
pending retirements and the Board’s current needs and
powers and operations of the Governance Committee is
found beginning on page 7 of this Schedule.
priorities into account. The role of the CEO in that process
is limited and appropriate. The Board has determined that
In considering its recommendations, the Governance
the industry background and functional experience of the
Committee acknowledges that the Board’s membership Board currently maps well to Suncor’s business strategy, as
should represent a diversity of backgrounds, experience
well as its vision. Suncor’s vision is to be a trusted steward
and skills. Directors are selected for their integrity and of valuable natural resources. Guided by its values, Suncor
character, sound and independent judgment, breadth of
leads the way to deliver economic prosperity, social
experience, insight and knowledge and business acumen. well-being and a healthy environment, for today
Directors are expected to bring these personal qualities to
and tomorrow.
their role as a Suncor director and apply sound business
judgment to help the Board make wise decisions and The table below lists the competencies of the current
non-executive directors, together with their required
provide thoughtful and informed counsel to senior retirement dates in accordance with Suncor’s Retirement
management.
and Change of Circumstance Policy (assuming an annual
Pursuant to the policies of the Board, the assessment and meeting in late April of their retirement year) based on
selection process is undertaken by the Governance
their current ages.
Committee as needed and consists of several steps,
including: (i) maintaining and updating from time to time,

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2014 John T. Ferguson
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2016
W. Douglas Ford
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Jacques Lamarre
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James W. Simpson
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2017
Michael W. O’Brien
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2018
John R. Huff
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2019
Dominic D’Alessandro
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2021
Mel E. Benson
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Paul Haseldonckx*
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2024
John D. Gass
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Michael M. Wilson
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2026 Maureen McCaw
2041
Eira M. Thomas
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* Dates are in accordance with Suncor’s Retirement and Change of Circumstance Policy. Mr. Haseldonckx has expressed an intention to retire from the
Board in the 2015 time frame, subject to the requirements of the Board at that time.
** Mr. Williams, the sole executive director, has competencies in the following areas: (i) primary industry backgrounds: technology, resources, and
industrial; and (ii) functional experience: CEO experience, finance, operations, technology/IT, and corporate staff: resources, staff, economics.

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