AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 23, 2026 – HydroGraph Clean Power Inc. (CSE: HG) has announced the appointment of John Neale as Chief Financial Officer, effective February 20, 2026. The previous CFO, Matt Anderson, will transition to the role of Vice President of Finance.
In his new role, Mr. Neale will lead HydroGraph's finance, legal, human resources, and technology teams, bringing over 20 years of finance leadership experience from various sectors, including technology, B2B, and manufacturing.
"I am pleased to welcome John to the team as we advance dynamic commercial opportunities across a growing list of global enterprise and federal government customers," stated Kjirstin Breure, CEO of HydroGraph. "John's extensive financial and operational expertise will be crucial as we scale our commercial activities and expand our capital markets engagement while developing our global team to promote HydroGraph’s cutting-edge graphene products."
Mr. Neale expressed his enthusiasm, saying, "Throughout my career focused on innovation within technology and manufacturing, I have recognized the potential for truly disruptive products. HydroGraph’s synthetic graphene is positioned to unlock new opportunities in major global markets requiring ultra-pure, batch-consistent nanomaterials that enhance performance."
Before joining HydroGraph, Mr. Neale served as CFO for L7 Informatics Inc., where he improved accounting capabilities, secured growth capital, and managed global operations. His prior experience includes a CFO role at Rollick Inc., a VC-backed B2B SaaS company, and various senior financial leadership positions in both public and private sectors.
Mr. Neale holds an MBA from the Marshall School of Business at USC, a Master of Business in Finance from the University of Technology in Sydney, and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Sydney. He is also a member of the Australian Society of CPAs.
In connection with his appointment, HydroGraph granted Mr. Neale 938,538 stock options on February 20, 2026, exercisable at $4.47 per share for five years, with 25% vesting annually on February 20 of each year from 2027 to 2030.
HydroGraph is a leading producer of pristine graphene using an innovative “explosion synthesis” method, ensuring exceptional purity, low energy consumption, and consistent batch quality. The company’s products meet the Graphene Council’s Verified Graphene Producer® standards, a benchmark few in the industry can match. For more information about HydroGraph's offerings, visit hydrograph.com. Stay updated on company news by following HydroGraph on LinkedIn and X.
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