Glori Energy Inc. announced the appointment Kevin P. Guilbeau as Executive Chairman of the Board. Mr. Guilbeau succeeds interim Chairman Mark Puckett, who remains on the Board. In addition to the traditional duties of Chairman, as Executive Chairman, Mr. Guilbeau will work directly with the company's management team to help further advance Glori's growth and strategic initiatives.

Mr. Guilbeau has over 34 years of oil and gas exploration and production experience. Most recently he was President and Chief Executive Officer of Gulf Coast Energy Resources.