Mr Traviati has close to four decades of experience in working, analysing and investing in energy projects around the world. He currently holds the role of Advisor to the Board - Corporate Development at Pantheon Resources (London AIM listed company). Previously, he was the Founding Partner and Vice President of Business Development for Great Bear Petroleum which operates oil and gas properties on the North Slope of Alaska. Mario was the first Vice President - Head of Energy Research Asia-Pacific at Merrill Lynch Inc., where he supervised Merrill Lynch's research efforts throughout 10 countries in Asia-Pacific covering the oil and gas; utilities; refining and marketing and petrochemicals sectors.