Jos Francisco Arata was the President of Pacific Exploration & Production Corp. (TSX) (“Pacific Exploration”) from January 23, 2008 until July 2015. He was also Chief Executive Officer and director of Pacific Stratus International Energy Ltd. (TSX) (“Pacific Stratus”) from August 21, 2006 to January 23, 2008. Mr. Arata was also a director of Pacific Coal Resources Ltd. and CGX Energy Inc. (TSX-V) (“CGX”). Mr. Arata is a geologist with vast experience in Latin America markets. He presently serves on boards of various private companies.