Houston American Energy adds Martha Crawford to board

Houston American Energy Corp. (NYSE American: HUSA) appointed Martha J. Crawford to its board of directors, effective immediately. Crawford will serve on the audit committee and chair the nominating and governance committee.

Crawford holds MS and PhD degrees in chemical and environmental engineering from Harvard University, plus an MBA from the French College des Ingenieurs and a CBE from Columbia Business School. She previously served as group vice president of R&D for Air Liquide and as senior executive vice president of R&D and innovation for Orano, formerly Areva. She has taught leadership and corporate governance courses at Harvard Business School.

Crawford currently serves as an independent director for Blink Charging and Aries Clean Technologies. Since 2021, she has worked as an operating partner and advisor with Macquarie Group portfolio companies focused on waste management, recycling and circular economy development.

"Martha's extensive corporate, C-suite and governance experience in major global firms will be an invaluable asset for HUSA," said CEO Ed Gillespie in a statement. He noted her background in chemical and environmental engineering aligns with the company's strategic goals.

Crawford said she was excited to join the board as Houston American develops low-carbon technologies and an innovation hub on the Gulf Coast.

Houston American Energy is an independent energy company with operations in conventional and renewable sectors. In July 2025, the company acquired Abundia Global Impact Group, a platform that converts waste plastics into low-carbon fuels and chemical feedstocks.

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