HydroGraph Adds Growth Strategist and Defense Industry Expert Cordell Bennigson to Its Board
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.
HydroGraph Clean Power (OTCQB: HGRAF), produttore di grafene ad alta purezza, ha nominato Cordell Bennigson nel suo consiglio di amministrazione. Bennigson è attualmente CEO di R2 Wireless U.S., specializzata in spectrum sensing e soluzioni elettromagnetiche per esigenze militari. Porta con sé una solida esperienza come ex ufficiale dei Marine statunitensi, laureato MBA ad Harvard e amministratore delegato di diverse società finanziate da private equity.
In qualità di istruttore di leadership e coach esecutivo presso Echelon Front, Bennigson collabora con aziende della Fortune 100. La sua nomina è in linea con gli obiettivi di HydroGraph di commercializzare la propria tecnologia del grafene in vari settori, sfruttando in particolare la sua competenza nel settore della difesa e nello sviluppo commerciale.
HydroGraph Clean Power (OTCQB: HGRAF), fabricante de grafeno de alta pureza, ha nombrado a Cordell Bennigson en su consejo de administración. Bennigson es actualmente CEO de R2 Wireless U.S., con enfoque en detección del espectro y soluciones electromagnéticas para necesidades de defensa. Aporta amplia experiencia como ex oficial del Cuerpo de Marines de EE. UU., MBA por Harvard y CEO de varias empresas respaldadas por capital privado.
Como instructor de liderazgo y coach ejecutivo en Echelon Front, Bennigson trabaja con compañías de la Fortune 100. Su incorporación encaja con los objetivos de HydroGraph de comercializar su tecnología de grafeno en múltiples industrias, aprovechando especialmente su experiencia en el sector defensa y en desarrollo de negocio.
HydroGraph Clean Power (OTCQB: HGRAF)는 고순도 그래핀 생산업체로서 Cordell Bennigson을 이사회에 선임했습니다. Bennigson은 현재 국방 분야의 스펙트럼 센싱 및 전자기 솔루션을 주력으로 하는 R2 Wireless U.S.의 CEO를 맡고 있습니다. 그는 전직 미 해병대 장교이자 하버드 MBA 출신이며 다수의 사모펀드 지원 기업을 이끈 경력을 보유하고 있습니다.
Echelon Front에서 리더십 강사이자 임원 코치로 활동하며 포춘 100대 기업들과 협업하는 Bennigson의 선임은 특히 국방 부문 및 사업 개발 분야의 전문성을 활용해 HydroGraph가 그래핀 기술을 다양한 산업으로 상용화하려는 목표와 일치합니다.
HydroGraph Clean Power (OTCQB: HGRAF), producteur de graphène de haute pureté, a nommé Cordell Bennigson au sein de son conseil d'administration. Bennigson est actuellement PDG de R2 Wireless U.S., spécialisé dans la détection du spectre et les solutions électromagnétiques pour les besoins de la défense. Il apporte une vaste expérience en tant qu'ancien officier des Marines américains, diplômé MBA de Harvard et dirigeant de plusieurs sociétés soutenues par des fonds de private equity.
En tant que formateur en leadership et coach exécutif chez Echelon Front, Bennigson collabore avec des entreprises du Fortune 100. Sa nomination s'inscrit dans la stratégie d'HydroGraph visant à commercialiser sa technologie du graphène dans de multiples secteurs, en tirant notamment parti de son expertise dans le domaine de la défense et du développement commercial.
HydroGraph Clean Power (OTCQB: HGRAF), ein Hersteller von hochreinem Graphen, hat Cordell Bennigson in seinen Vorstand berufen. Bennigson ist derzeit CEO von R2 Wireless U.S., einem Unternehmen, das sich auf Spektrumsensorik und elektromagnetische Lösungen für Verteidigungsanforderungen spezialisiert hat. Er bringt umfassende Erfahrungen als ehemaliger Offizier der US Marine Corps, Harvard-MBA-Absolvent und CEO mehrerer von Private-Equity unterstützter Firmen mit.
Als Leadership-Trainer und Executive Coach bei Echelon Front arbeitet Bennigson mit Fortune-100-Unternehmen zusammen. Seine Berufung passt zu HydroGraphs Ziel, die Graphen-Technologie in verschiedenen Branchen zu kommerzialisieren, wobei insbesondere seine Expertise im Verteidigungssektor und in der Geschäftsentwicklung genutzt werden soll.
- 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.
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