Veteran energy and technology executive to lead Abundia's commercialization strategy, bringing a successful record of scaling operations and executing commercial and industrial infrastructure projects
HOUSTON, TX, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Abundia Global Impact Group, Inc. (NYSE American: AGIG) ("Abundia" or the "Company"), a low-carbon energy solutions company focused on converting biomass and plastics waste into high-value low-carbon fuels, today announces the appointment of Keith Berger as the Company's Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Mr. Berger brings more than 25 years of executive experience spanning the industrial, technology and energy sectors, making him well-aligned with Abundia's renewable energy business. Effective immediately, Mr. Berger will lead the Company's commercial strategy, driving the development and scale-up of Abundia's waste-to-fuels and renewable chemicals business as it advances from project development through commercial deployment.
"We are excited to welcome Keith to the Abundia team, our strategy has always been to keep the team lean and nimble and to only add personnel if the person is the right fit for the Company's ethos, Keith certainly fits that criteria," said Ed Gillespie, Abundia Chief Executive Officer. "Keith brings a diverse skill set that will be invaluable in addressing an array of strategic objectives that the Company must pursue whilst driving towards our goals. We are confident in his ability to seamlessly integrate into the team and that his expertise will prove invaluable as we advance through the development stages."
Mr. Berger will report to Ed Gillespie, CEO, as a member of Abundia's executive management team. As Chief Commercial Officer, he will oversee the Company's strategic partnerships and commercial relationships across the value chain. In this role, he will work closely with the operations, engineering, finance, and project development teams to align commercial objectives with project execution while advancing the Company's long-term growth strategy.
"I am delighted to join Ed and the Abundia team and help execute on the vision and business plan that has been developed. The opportunity to help commercialize innovative technologies and build businesses at critical inflection points is what motivates me professionally. The work the team has completed in identifying significant opportunities within the renewable technology sector is extremely exciting, and I look forward to helping execute Abundia's short- and long-term growth strategies," added Mr. Berger.
Keith Berger brings an extensive executive leadership background across the energy, industrial, and technology sectors, with a proven record of building commercial organizations, scaling revenue, and leading operational transformations. His public company experience spans senior operating roles at GE, BlackBerry, Nokia, and Booz Allen Hamilton, where he led large-scale operational transformations and commercial growth programs.
In the energy sector, Mr. Berger co-founded and served as Chief Operating Officer of Velo Solar, a full-service solar EPC firm that completed commercial and utility-scale projects across the Southeast. He subsequently founded an EV charging infrastructure company serving multifamily and hospitality clients, raising institutional capital and closing agreements with investment funds, REITs, and family-owned property companies.
As a private equity operating executive, Mr. Berger led the post-acquisition transformation of Endeavor Telecom, rebuilding the company's operations, business systems, and leadership team while driving revenue growth and diversifying its customer base. At HealPros, he partnered with national health insurance carriers to expand the company's operations into more than 15 states.
Throughout his career, Mr. Berger has successfully brought together technical, commercial, and financial stakeholders to advance complex infrastructure and energy projects from development through commercialization.
Mr. Berger holds a BSE in Mechanical Engineering and an MS in Metallurgy from the University of Connecticut, and an MBA in Finance from NYU's Stern School of Business. He is certified in Six Sigma and Lean Operations through GE.
About Abundia Global Impact Group, Inc.
Abundia Global Impact Group, Inc. (NYSE American: AGIG), formerly Houston American Energy Corp., is a low-carbon energy company focused on converting waste into value. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, we are developing commercial-scale facilities that transform waste plastics and biomass into drop-in fuels and low-carbon chemical feedstocks. Our flagship project at Cedar Port positions Abundia at the center of the Gulf Coast's energy and chemical infrastructure, with access to feedstock supply chains, upgrading partners, and end markets.
For more information, please visit www.abundiaimpact.com,
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