Aimia Inc. announced the appointment of a new independent director, Linda S. Habgood, to its Board of Directors effective immediately. Ms. Habgood's qualifications and skillset expand the Board's expertise in mergers & acquisitions, financing, and investment analysis and oversight as Aimia considers and manages investment opportunities. Linda S. Habgood is a seasoned emerging market finance specialist with more than 35 years experience arranging and closing complex debt and equity transactions around the world.

Ms. Habgood is the former CEO and Co-Chair of Delphos. At Delphos, she led a team of sixty finance professionals, securing more than $20 billion for 1,200+ clients building businesses around the globe in the renewable energy, agribusiness, hospitality, transportation, retail, banking and trade sectors. Ms. Habgood is currently a board member of GrainPro Inc. Her community involvement includes positions as Finance Committee Chair for the town of Westfield, New Jersey and the Co-Founder of the Wharton EMBA Women's Affinity Group.