KULR Appoints Microsoft AI Director Ben Frank and Pricing Expert Dr. Mike Kimel, Trims Board to Three
KULR Technology Group appointed Microsoft director Ben Frank and pricing optimization specialist Dr. Mike Kimel to its board, trimming membership to three and boosting independent oversight. The move aims to cut SG&A expenses in 2026 and implement a new framework to expand margins across defense, aerospace and AI data centers.
1. Board Restructuring and Appointments
KULR Technology Group has streamlined its board to three members and added two industry veterans: Ben Frank, a Microsoft director leading AI solution engineering for energy clients, and Dr. Mike Kimel, a pricing and profitability specialist with over 30 years’ experience. Both bring deep expertise in AI-driven enterprise sales and margin optimization to strengthen governance and strategic decision-making.
2. Cost Reduction and Operational Efficiency
The company’s board changes support aggressive targets to reduce selling, general and administrative expenses in 2026 and drive greater operating efficiency. KULR also appointed a Special Advisor with CFA and CPA credentials to implement its Operating Discipline Framework, focusing on pricing discipline, capital allocation, cost controls and cash flow improvement.
3. Strategic Focus on Margin Expansion
With new board expertise, KULR aims to accelerate commercial execution in defense, aerospace and hyperscale AI infrastructure markets. The enhanced focus on pricing optimization and AI-driven go-to-market strategies is designed to convert growth in its battery safety and thermal management platform into sustainable profitability.