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Business board appointments

KULR appoints new directors

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Apr 28, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026

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The appointments of Benjamin Franklin and Mike Kimel to the Board of KULR Technology Group are expected to positively impact the company's stock price due to anticipated improvements in operational efficiency, margin expansion, and disciplined growth. This move signals a strategic shift towards stronger financial management and commercialization, which could attract investor confidence.

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KULR Technology Group announced the appointments of Benjamin Franklin, a director from Microsoft with expertise in AI and enterprise solutions, and Mike Kimel, a pricing and profit optimization specialist, to its Board of Directors. These appointments are part of KULR Technology Group's strategy to streamline its Board to three members, including two majority independent directors, with an ongoing focus on reducing selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses in 2026 and driving greater operating efficiency. The company also plans to appoint a Special Advisor to implement a new Operating Discipline Framework, emphasizing pricing discipline, capital allocation, and cost controls. This restructuring aims to enhance KULR Technology Group's commercial, pricing, and operational discipline, aligning with its focus on margin expansion, disciplined growth, and efficient execution, particularly in its core battery platform and key end markets like defense, aerospace, and AI-driven infrastructure.

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KULR Technology Group appointed two new directors to its Board, Benjamin Franklin and Mike Kimel, to enhance expertise in AI, enterprise sales, and pricing optimization, aiming to reduce SG&A expenses and improve operating efficiency.
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Benjamin Franklin was appointed to the Board of Directors of KULR Technology Group, bringing expertise in applied artificial intelligence and enterprise technology commercialization.
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Mike Kimel was appointed to the Board of Directors of KULR Technology Group, contributing his expertise in pricing and profitability optimization.
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Michael Mo, CEO of KULR Technology Group, commented on the value that Benjamin Franklin and Mike Kimel bring to the company's Board.
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Pricemetrics is mentioned as the company founded by Mike Kimel, one of the new directors appointed to KULR Technology Group's Board.
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