Jim Aiello is Managing Director of Sales & Technology Licensing at Merichem Technologies LLC.  He has over 30 years in global leadership roles key to improving performance in complex markets, regulatory and political environments. He was Vice President Energy, Mining & Infrastructure with International SOS, a leading worldwide medical assistance and security company. Aiello also held strategic positions with Lurgi Oil, Gas & Chemicals, AlliedSignal Engineered Materials and Pacific Refining Co. He began his career at Exxon Research & Engineering Co.