MT. PLEASANT, SC / ACCESS Newswire / January 27, 2026 / Deep Sea Rare Minerals, Inc. (“DSRM”) today announced the planned expansion of its Board of Directors with the addition of Edward Thomas McMullen Jr., who was selected to strengthen the Company’s strategic advisory capabilities as DSRM expands into the subsea critical mineral exploration industry.
Edward McMullen is an American diplomat who served as the United States Ambassador to Switzerland from 2017 to 2020. Prior to his appointment as Ambassador, Mr. McMullen served as President of McMullen Public Affairs, an advertising and corporate public affairs firm. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Hampden-Sydney College, Virginia. Ambassador McMullen’s depth of government experience, combined with his proven private-sector leadership, uniquely positions him to provide immediate value as DSRM navigates complex regulatory, policy, and stakeholder environments.
Anthony “Tony” Romeo, Chief Executive Officer of DSRM, commented,
“We are pleased to welcome Ambassador McMullen to the Board. His experience in international business and with governments worldwide will bring significant strategic value and global perspective to Deep Sea Rare Minerals. We are also encouraged by NOAA’s recent efforts to streamline the licensing process and believe this is the right moment to further strengthen our Board as we work to make deep-sea mining a reality.”
About Deep Sea Rare Minerals, Inc.
Deep Sea Rare Minerals, Inc. is a U.S.-based holding company focused on the responsible evaluation and potential development of subsea mineral resources through its subsidiaries, with an emphasis on regulatory compliance, environmental stewardship, and long-term strategic mineral supply considerations. www.deepsearareminerals.com
