Kent Watts
Founder at American Friends of Guinea
Profile
Kent P.
Watts is the founder of American Friends of Guinea (founded in 2005) and HyperDynamics Corp.
(founded in 1996).
He also founded Hydrocarb Energy Corp.
in 2005 and Microdata Systems, Inc. in 1988.
At American Friends of Guinea, he holds the title of Chairman starting in 2011.
At HyperDynamics Corp., he held the title of Chairman in 2009.
At Hydrocarb Energy Corp., he served as the Chief Executive Officer from 2010 to 2013.
At Microdata Systems, Inc., he was the President & Chief Executive Officer in 1997.
Mr. Watts's current job is as the Chairman at Hydrocarb Corp., starting in 2009.
Mr. Watts's former job includes working as an External Auditor at Peat Marwick Mitchell & Co.Mr. Watts's education history includes obtaining an undergraduate degree from the University of Houston in 1983.
Kent Watts active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Guinea | Founder | 2009-10-08 |
Hydrocarb Corp.
 Hydrocarb Corp. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Part of Hydrocarb Energy Corp., Hydrocarb Corp. explores and produces petroleum and crude oil. The company is based in Pearland, TX. Charles F. Dommer has been the CEO of the company since 2010. Hydrocarb was acquired by Hydrocarb Energy Corp. on December 09, 2013 for $65.24 million. | Chairman | 2009-10-31 |
Former positions of Kent Watts
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| HYDROCARB ENERGY CORP | Chief Executive Officer | 2013-01-01 |
| HYPERDYNAMICS CORPORATION | Founder | 2009-08-27 |
Microdata Systems, Inc.
 Microdata Systems, Inc. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Part of HyperDynamics Corp., Microdata Systems, Inc. is a company that provides server services, networking, and computer repair. The company is based in Houston, TX. New customers can receive $10 off their first service and can call for a free estimate. The company was founded by Kent P. Watts. Microdata Systems was acquired by HyperDynamics Corp. on August 19, 1996. | Founder | 1997-06-03 |
| Peat Marwick Mitchell & Co. | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | - |
Training of Kent Watts
| University of Houston | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| HYPERDYNAMICS CORPORATION | Energy Minerals |
| Private companies | 5 |
|---|---|
| American Friends of Guinea | |
| Peat Marwick Mitchell & Co. | Commercial Services |
Microdata Systems, Inc.
Microdata Systems, Inc. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Part of HyperDynamics Corp., Microdata Systems, Inc. is a company that provides server services, networking, and computer repair. The company is based in Houston, TX. New customers can receive $10 off their first service and can call for a free estimate. The company was founded by Kent P. Watts. Microdata Systems was acquired by HyperDynamics Corp. on August 19, 1996. | Retail Trade |
Hydrocarb Energy Corp.
 Hydrocarb Energy Corp. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Hydrocarb Energy Corp. engages in the business of exploring, acquiring, and developing oil and gas properties. The firm also offers oil field services. The company was founded by Kent P. Watts in 2005 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Energy Minerals |
Hydrocarb Corp.
Hydrocarb Corp. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Part of Hydrocarb Energy Corp., Hydrocarb Corp. explores and produces petroleum and crude oil. The company is based in Pearland, TX. Charles F. Dommer has been the CEO of the company since 2010. Hydrocarb was acquired by Hydrocarb Energy Corp. on December 09, 2013 for $65.24 million. | Energy Minerals |
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