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The Creative Vistas Team

Dominic Burns::
President and Chief Executive Officer

On May 5, 2008 Creative Vistas Inc. announced that it has named Dominic Burns, President of the Company, to the additional position of Chief Executive Officer. Sayan Navaratnam, who had been both CEO and Chairman, will remain as Chairman.

Mr. Burns was the founder of AC Technical in 1991. He completed his Electrical Apprenticeship program at one of the premier firms in Northern Ireland. He graduated from Belfast College of Technology with honors in City and Guilds Electrical Theory and Regulations. Mr. Burns also holds a diploma in radio and navigation systems. He has an extensive understanding of quality controls in the avionics industry and has been a pioneer in transferring some of the high standards and controls set in the avionics industry to the security integration market. He has been the President of AC Technical since its inception. He has been primarily responsible for expanding the firm's presence in Canada. Mr. Burns has also designed a number of internal technical and marketing programs to expand AC Technical's sales and technical capabilities. Mr. Burns has over 20 years of experience in the security integration industry. Mr. Burns has been a director of our company since September 30, 2004.

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Sayan Navaratnam::
Chairman

Mr. Navaratnam is the visionary who plays a key role for the growth strategy of Creative Vistas, Inc. He is responsible for creating a platform for growth and the management of the overall vision and growth of the Company and its subsidiaries. He is also responsible for managing the relationship between the Company and its key funding partner. Mr. Navaratnam's mandate is to develop and enhance the Company's portfolio of subsidiaries and technologies. Mr. Navaratnam graduated from University of Toronto with a Double Specialist degree in Economics and Political Science. He has eight years of experience in technology development and integration specific to the security industry. He also has three years of experience in telecommunications with Bell Canada. He was the CEO of Satellite Communications Inc., and its research arm Satellite Advanced Technologies, during 1997-2000. Mr. Navaratnam was responsible for coordinating and financing research and development projects and played a key role in strategic partnerships, mergers, and licensing technologies. Mr. Navaratnam was the Chief Operating Officer in ASPRO Technologies Ltd. from 2000-2003. He also proposed and implemented a strategic marketing campaign to license and distribute a new line of "wavelet" products from ASPRO. Mr. Navaratnam joined AC Technical as CEO in 2003. He has in-depth knowledge of key vertical markets and technology demands of security integration. Mr. Navaratnam was a member of Innovator's Alliance of Ontario, Alliance of Exporters and manufacturers of Ontario. Mr. Navaratnam and AC Technical were recognized with an award for one of the Top 100 fastest growing companies in Canada, from 1999 through 2003, by Profit 100.

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Heung Hung Lee::
Chief Financial Officer and Secretary

Ms. Lee joined AC Technical in July 2004 and she has more than 10 years experience in international public accounting primarily with the world's largest international accounting firms. She has advanced knowledge in financial statements disclosure and audit issues and has extensive international business experience in countries such as the United States, Hong Kong SAR and the Peoples' Republic of China. She was a manager at BDO Dunwoody LLP from 1999 to 2004. Ms. Lee holds a Bachelor of Business degree from Monash University in Australia. She is a Chartered Accountant in Canada and qualified CPA in Australia. Ms. Lee has been the Chief Financial Officer of our company since September 30, 2004. Ms Lee is responsible for review of financials of subsidiaries and creating and implementing strong financial systems within the group of companies. Ms. Lee is also an important member in Company's growth strategy as she is highly involved in creating a platform for growth within Creative Vistas, Inc.

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Christopher Pay::
Vice President, Corporate Development

Mr. Pay joined the company in January 2005. As a member of the executive management team with responsibility for corporate strategy, Mr. Pay's mandate is to develop the Company's technology and product portfolio, and to expand its geographic scope through a combination of M & A, partnerships and alliances, and key customer relationships. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Pay was a senior Director at a $400 million venture capital company where he specialized in early stage technology investing. During his eight years as a venture capitalist, Mr. Pay was instrumental in the creation of investment clusters in the digital media and enterprise content management sectors. His particular focus was on digital image capture devices and video processing technologies. Prior to this Mr. Pay spent three years in corporate banking for a Schedule I bank where he was involved in the structuring of large, complex credit and financing transactions for the corporate and institutional marketplace. Mr. Pay received his MBA from the Rotman School of Business at the University of Toronto.

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