Dr. Wang holds a PhD in Geology from Imperial College, London. He joined Primeline in January 1994 and was 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. He was appointed as CEO in April 2006 and is responsible for all company operations. Dr. Wang has extensive knowledge of, and contacts within, China’s petroleum industry and regulatory bodies.