HydroGraph Adds Growth Strategist and Defense Industry Expert Cordell Bennigson to Its Board
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HydroGraph Clean Power (OTCQB: HGRAF), a producer of high-purity graphene, has appointed Cordell Bennigson to its board of directors. Bennigson currently serves as CEO of R2 Wireless U.S., focusing on spectrum sensing and electromagnetic solutions for defense needs. He brings significant experience as a former U.S. Marine Corps officer, Harvard MBA graduate, and CEO of multiple private equity-backed companies.
As a leadership instructor and executive coach with Echelon Front, Bennigson works with Fortune 100 companies. His appointment aligns with HydroGraph's goals to commercialize its graphene technology across multiple industries, particularly leveraging his expertise in the defense sector and business development.
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- Addition of experienced technology executive and military veteran to the board
- New director brings defense industry expertise and connections
- Strengthened leadership with Harvard MBA graduate and former private equity CEO
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HydroGraph Clean Power Inc. (CSE: HG) (OTCQB: HGRAF) (the “Company” or “HydroGraph”), producer of one of the world’s highest purity graphenes, today announced the appointment of technology executive, military veteran and leadership coach Cordell Bennigson to its board of directors.
Bennigson is currently CEO of R2 Wireless U.S., leading the expansion of spectrum sensing and electromagnetic dominance solutions for defense and critical infrastructure needs. He is also a leadership instructor, executive coach and operating advisor with Echelon Front, which trains and advises Fortune 100 and leading global company teams to grow, adapt and perform at their best. A former U.S. Marine Corps officer and CEO of multiple private equity-backed companies, Bennigson holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.
On joining the board, Bennigson offered, “HydroGraph is at an exciting moment – its technology is proven, the opportunities are significant, and the team is ready to scale. I’m excited to bring my experience in growing and leading companies to help the team at HydroGraph commercialize its breakthrough graphene technology across multiple industries.”
“Cordell brings strong business development experience in the technology sector along with the expertise of an advisor who has led multiple companies through growth and transformation. His military background has trained him to take an action-oriented approach and provides HydroGraph with critical insights into that sector as we continue to open new opportunities in multiple end markets. We are excited to have him on the board,” said HydroGraph’s Kjirstin Breure, who was named Board Chair this past June.
About HydroGraph
HydroGraph Clean Power Inc. produces pristine graphene through its patented explosion synthesis process, delivering superior purity, energy efficiency, and batch-to-batch consistency. As one of the very few Verified Graphene Producers® certified by The Graphene Council, HydroGraph sets a new industry standard. Learn more at www.hydrograph.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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CONTACTS:
HydroGraph Investor Relations
Matt Kreps
+1-214-597-8200
mkreps@darrowir.com
Kjirstin Breure
President & CEO, HydroGraph
785-380-4205
Len Fernandes
Firecracker PR for HydroGraph
len@firecrackerpr.com
888-317-4687
