Flux Power Announces Planned Retirement of Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Ron Dutt
November 21 2024 - 3:01PM
Business Wire
Mr. Dutt to Retire Upon Appointment of
Successor, and Remain with the Company through the Search and
Transition Period
Flux Power Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLUX), a developer of
advanced lithium-ion energy storage solutions for electrification
of commercial and industrial equipment, today announced that its
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Ron Dutt, intends to retire
from the Company. The Company’s Board of Directors is executing a
comprehensive succession plan and search to identify the next CEO
with the assistance of a nationally recognized search firm. Mr.
Dutt will remain in his roles until the search for his successor is
complete.
Mr. Dutt commented, “It has been my honor to serve as Flux’s
Chairman and CEO over the last 12 years, and I'm extremely proud of
the team's many accomplishments. From our early days as a
pre-revenue start-up and developing the market-penetrating
“lithium-ion battery pack” for the high volume ‘walkie’ pallet
jack, to becoming a thriving business and recognized provider of
innovative energy solutions for the motive lift and ground support
equipment markets, it has been a privilege to be a part of this
company. I am grateful to the entire Flux team for what we were
able to achieve together, and I look forward to supporting my
successor through a successful transition.”
“On behalf of the Board, management team, and employees, I want
to thank Ron for his exceptional leadership and continued
dedication to Flux Power,” said Director Michael Johnson. “Since
joining as a Director at the company’s incorporation, I have seen
Ron’s commitment to fostering a culture of mutual respect and
integrity that has been foundational to the company’s success. His
vision and dedication have been pivotal in the formation,
development, and sustained growth of Flux Power. The Board of
Directors and the entire Flux team appreciate his outstanding
leadership and the lasting impact he has made on the organization.
Looking ahead, we are committed to identifying the best candidate
to continue our mission and build upon our strong foundation, and
we look forward to working with Ron to ensure a smooth
transition.”
About Flux Power Holdings, Inc.
Flux Power (NASDAQ: FLUX) designs, manufactures, and sells
advanced lithium-ion energy storage solutions for electrification
of a range of industrial and commercial sectors including material
handling, airport ground support equipment (GSE), and stationary
energy storage. Flux Power’s lithium-ion battery packs, including
the proprietary battery management system (BMS) and telemetry,
provide customers with a better performing, lower cost of
ownership, and more environmentally friendly alternative, in many
instances, to traditional lead acid and propane-based solutions.
Lithium-ion battery packs reduce CO2 emissions and help improve
sustainability and ESG metrics for fleets. For more information,
please visit www.fluxpower.com.
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