Odyssey Marine Exploration (OMEX) Appoints Larissa Pommeraud to its Board

Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. (NASDAQ: OMEX), a global leader in ocean exploration and sustainable mineral resource development, today announced the appointment of Larissa Pommeraud to its Board of Directors.

"We are delighted to welcome Ms. Pommeraud to the Board. Her expertise in corporate strategy will play a critical role in shaping Odyssey’s long-term vision for sustainable mineral sourcing, supporting the clean energy transition, and ensuring a stable phosphate supply to strengthen global food security," said Mark Gordon, Odyssey’s Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors. "Having served alongside her on the Board of Marine Applied Research and Exploration (MARE) for nearly six years, I have seen firsthand her deep commitment to responsible exploration and environmental sustainability—values that align closely with Odyssey’s mission."

Ms. Pommeraud brings extensive experience in corporate leadership, strategy, and environmental sustainability, with a strong focus on balancing economic growth with responsible resource management.

Ms. Pommeraud currently advises a diverse portfolio of companies, including Agno Health, where she also serves as fractional Chief Operating Officer. She is also the Chairman of the Board for Marine Applied Research and Exploration (MARE), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing deep-sea research and conservation through cutting-edge robotic technology. In this role, she oversees strategy, finance, governance, and business development efforts, helping expand MARE’s global impact on deep-sea exploration, marine ecosystem protection, and sustainable resource management.

Previously, Ms. Pommeraud held executive leadership roles in several sports and arts-oriented e-commerce companies including StubHub, Art.com, Minted, and League One Volleyball. She also served on multiple for-profit boards for eBay/StubHub sports-tech investments. Before that, she spent 14 years at top tier management consultancy, Bain & Company, as both a strategy consultant and leader of Bain’s North America marketing and EMEA strategy and operations.

Ms. Pommeraud has a deep-rooted passion and background in environmental sustainability. She began her career with an inspiring multi-year internship pioneering corporate environmental responsibility at Interface, Inc. (see the “Beyond Zero” documentary) and at the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), where she helped develop the first Federal Climate Change Mitigation Guide to improve the government’s energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Environmental Science & Public Policy from Harvard University, graduating Magna Cum Laude, and holds a Master of Business Administration degree from INSEAD (Institut Européen d'Administration des Affaires).

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