Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. announced on February 23, 2024, Richard Palmer retired from his position as chief executive officer of the company. Following his retirement, Mr. Palmer will continue to serve as a member of the company?s board of directors (the board). Effective February 23, 2024, the board appointed Noah Verleun to serve as the company?s interim chief executive officer following the retirement of Mr. Palmer.

Mr. Verleun, age 40, has served as the company?s President since April 27, 2022. He previously served as the company?s executive vice president of development & Regulatory Affairs since May 2020. Mr. Verleun has held numerous key roles at the Company and its related entities since 2010.

Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Verleun worked for JP Morgan PWM, Rockefeller University in its office of investments and OC&C Strategy Consultants in London. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and a Master of Public Policy degree from the University of Southern California.