Michael Jarvis is a knowledgeable practitioner and consultant in the downstream oil sector with more than 40 years of experience. He has a comprehensive understanding of crude oil and products trading, hydrocarbon price risk management practices, international marketing of speciality fuels, supply planning and logistics, and refinery operations. He has worked for Shell in both Venezuela and the U.S., and has travelled widely in developing areas gaining global business experience. Mr. Jarvis is the founder of Extac Limited, a consultancy company for oil sector activities with dealings across the downstream spectrum. Since 2000 he has been a core team presenter with Invincible Energy and has presented and developed a wide range of training courses across the world. He has also provided advice on functional and strategic aspects of business to major oil companies, state organizations, and producer companies. In addition, Mr. Jarvis works with local government and private bodies, consulting on service competencies for welfare provision and reform. He studied Chemical Engineering at the University of Surrey and has postgraduate business training. He is a Chartered Engineer with the Institution of Chemical Engineers and a member of the Energy Institute.