Financial Services >> CEO Interviews >> January 3, 2005

KEVIN GRAYSTON – CANADIAN HOTEL INCOME PROPERTIES REIT (HOT_UN:TSX)

KEVIN GRAYSTON is Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Canadian Hotel Income Properties Real Estate Investment Trust. Mr. Grayston, a Chartered Accountant, joined CHIP REIT in 1997. During his tenure, he has played a leading role in developing and implementing the financing and portfolio strategy followed by the REIT. Prior to joining CHIP REIT, Mr. Grayston spent 13 years in a senior executive capacity with Canadian Airlines International in finance, operating and human resource roles, most recently as Senior Vice President, Corporate Services. Profile
TWST: Would you give us a brief historical sketch of the company and a

picture of the things you are doing at the present time.

Mr. Grayston: CHIP REIT is a Canadian hotel real estate