Dr. Wang holds a PhD in Geology from Imperial College, London. He was a member of the research staff at Imperial College prior to joining Primeline in January 1994. Dr. Wang was a key member of Primeline's technical team before being appointed Vice President of Exploration in December 1996. Since then he has been responsible for all technical operations for Primeline, including the successful drilling operation of the Lishui 36-1 discovery well, and has been instrumental in negotiating all the operating arrangements. CEO since April 2006, Dr. Wang has extensive knowledge of, and contacts within, China's petroleum industry and regulatory bodies.