Mr Traviati has close to four decades of experience in working, analyzing 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. Prior to Merrill Lynch, Mario served as Director of Energy Research at HSBC Securities, and as a Senior Energy Analyst with ANZ Securities. Mario began his oil and gas career working in exploration with Woodside Petroleum.