Houston American Energy Corp. Appoints Martha J. Crawford to Board of Directors
Houston American Energy (NYSE American: HUSA) has appointed Dr. Martha J. Crawford to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Dr. Crawford, who will serve on the Audit Committee and chair the Nominating & Governance Committee, brings extensive experience in environmental engineering and corporate leadership.
Dr. Crawford holds MS and PhD degrees from Harvard University in chemical and environmental engineering, an MBA from the French College des Ingenieurs, and a CBE from Columbia Business School. Her background includes executive roles at Air Liquide and Orano, teaching at Harvard Business School, and current board positions at Blink Charging and Aries Clean Technologies. Since 2021, she has been working with Macquarie Group portfolio companies focused on waste management and circular economies.
Houston American Energy (NYSE American: HUSA) ha nominato con effetto immediato la Dott.ssa Martha J. Crawford nel proprio Consiglio di Amministrazione. La Dott.ssa Crawford, che farà parte del Comitato di Revisione e presiederà il Comitato per la Nomina e la Governance, vanta una vasta esperienza nell'ingegneria ambientale e nella leadership aziendale.
La Dott.ssa Crawford è in possesso di una laurea magistrale e un dottorato in ingegneria chimica e ambientale presso l'Università di Harvard, un MBA presso il College des Ingenieurs in Francia e un CBE dalla Columbia Business School. Il suo percorso professionale include ruoli dirigenziali presso Air Liquide e Orano, insegnamento alla Harvard Business School e attuali incarichi nei consigli di amministrazione di Blink Charging e Aries Clean Technologies. Dal 2021 collabora con società del portafoglio del gruppo Macquarie focalizzate sulla gestione dei rifiuti e sulle economie circolari.
Houston American Energy (NYSE American: HUSA) ha nombrado con efecto inmediato a la Dra. Martha J. Crawford como miembro de su Junta Directiva. La Dra. Crawford formará parte del Comité de Auditoría y presidirá el Comité de Nominaciones y Gobernanza, aportando una amplia experiencia en ingeniería ambiental y liderazgo corporativo.
La Dra. Crawford posee una maestría y un doctorado en ingeniería química y ambiental de la Universidad de Harvard, un MBA del College des Ingenieurs en Francia y un CBE de la Columbia Business School. Su trayectoria incluye cargos ejecutivos en Air Liquide y Orano, docencia en Harvard Business School y puestos actuales en los consejos de Blink Charging y Aries Clean Technologies. Desde 2021, trabaja con empresas del portafolio de Macquarie Group centradas en la gestión de residuos y economías circulares.
Houston American Energy (NYSE American: HUSA)는 즉시 발효되는 이사회 멤버로 마사 J. 크로포드 박사를 임명했습니다. 크로포드 박사는 감사위원회에서 활동하며 지명 및 거버넌스 위원회의 위원장을 맡아 환경공학 및 기업 리더십 분야에서 풍부한 경험을 제공합니다.
크로포드 박사는 하버드 대학교에서 화학 및 환경공학 석사와 박사 학위를 받았으며, 프랑스 College des Ingenieurs에서 MBA를, 콜롬비아 비즈니스 스쿨에서 CBE를 취득했습니다. 그녀의 경력에는 Air Liquide와 Orano에서의 임원 역할, 하버드 비즈니스 스쿨에서의 강의, Blink Charging 및 Aries Clean Technologies 이사회 멤버로 활동하는 현재의 역할이 포함됩니다. 2021년부터는 폐기물 관리와 순환 경제에 중점을 둔 Macquarie Group 포트폴리오 회사들과 협력하고 있습니다.
Houston American Energy (NYSE American : HUSA) a nommé avec effet immédiat Dr Martha J. Crawford au sein de son Conseil d'administration. Dr Crawford, qui siégera au Comité d'audit et présidera le Comité de nomination et de gouvernance, apporte une vaste expérience en ingénierie environnementale et en leadership d'entreprise.
Dr Crawford est titulaire d'une maîtrise et d'un doctorat en génie chimique et environnemental de l'université Harvard, d'un MBA du College des Ingenieurs en France, ainsi que d'un CBE de la Columbia Business School. Son parcours comprend des postes de direction chez Air Liquide et Orano, un enseignement à la Harvard Business School, ainsi que des mandats actuels dans les conseils d'administration de Blink Charging et Aries Clean Technologies. Depuis 2021, elle collabore avec des sociétés du portefeuille de Macquarie Group spécialisées dans la gestion des déchets et les économies circulaires.
Houston American Energy (NYSE American: HUSA) hat mit sofortiger Wirkung Dr. Martha J. Crawford in seinen Vorstand berufen. Dr. Crawford wird im Prüfungsausschuss tätig sein und den Nominierungs- und Governance-Ausschuss leiten. Sie bringt umfassende Erfahrung im Bereich Umwelttechnik und Unternehmensführung mit.
Dr. Crawford besitzt einen Master- und Doktortitel in chemischer und Umwelttechnik von der Harvard University, einen MBA vom französischen College des Ingenieurs sowie ein CBE von der Columbia Business School. Ihr beruflicher Werdegang umfasst Führungspositionen bei Air Liquide und Orano, Lehrtätigkeiten an der Harvard Business School sowie aktuelle Aufsichtsratsmandate bei Blink Charging und Aries Clean Technologies. Seit 2021 arbeitet sie mit Unternehmen aus dem Portfolio der Macquarie Group, die sich auf Abfallmanagement und Kreislaufwirtschaft spezialisiert haben.
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HOUSTON, TX, Aug. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Houston American Energy Corp. (NYSE American: HUSA) (“HUSA” or the “Company”) today announced the appointment of Martha J. Crawford to its Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective immediately. Dr. Crawford will serve on the Audit Committee and as Chairperson of the Nominating & Governance Committee.
"We are excited to welcome Martha to the Company’s Board of Directors," said CEO Ed Gillespie. "Martha’s extensive corporate, C-suite and Governance experience in major global firms will be an invaluable asset for HUSA. Her background in chemical and environmental engineering, and in particular, her commitment to renewable technologies and solutions, dovetails with the Company’s key strategic goals and objectives. We believe Martha’s experience will be vital to the Company as we develop and roll out our low-carbon initiatives. We look forward to her contributions to the Board."
“I am excited to join the Board as HUSA develops its low-carbon technologies and innovation hub on the Gulf Coast,” said Ms. Crawford. “The Company’s strategic vision to be an innovator in the renewable energy and materials space, combined with its accent on scaling already proven technologies, presents a unique and compelling opportunity to make an impact in the circular economy space and bridge a gap between innovation and the capital markets.”
Dr. Crawford holds MS and PhD degrees in chemical and environmental engineering from Harvard University. She also holds an MBA from the French College des Ingenieurs, and a CBE from Colombia Business School. She has previously served as Group Vice President of R&D for Air Liquide and as Senior Executive Vice President, R&D and Innovation for Orano (formerly Areva). She has also taught leadership and corporate governance courses at Harvard Business School. Ms. Crawford serves as an Independent Director for Blink Charging and Aries Clean Technologies. Since 2021, she has been working as an operating partner and advisor with Macquarie Group portfolio companies focused on waste management, recycling and the development of circular economies.
About Houston American Energy Corp.
Houston American Energy Corp. (NYSE American: HUSA) is an independent energy company with a growing and diversified portfolio across both conventional and renewable sectors. Historically focused on the exploration and production of oil and natural gas, the Company is actively expanding into high-growth segments of the energy industry. In July 2025, HUSA acquired Abundia Global Impact Group, a technology-driven platform specializing in the conversion of waste plastics into low-carbon fuels and chemical feedstocks. This strategic acquisition reflects HUSA’s broader commitment to meeting global energy demands through a balanced mix of traditional and alternative energy solutions and positions the Company to capitalize on emerging opportunities in sustainable fuels and energy transition technologies.
For additional information, view the company’s website at www.houstonamerican.com or contact Houston American Energy Corp. at (713) 222-6966.
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