Socket Mobile Appoints David A. Holmes as CEO After 26-Year Predecessorship
SCKT•On June 12, 2026, Socket Mobile named David A. Holmes President and Chief Executive Officer, replacing Kevin Mills after 26 years as CEO. Holmes joined in May 2021 as Chief Business Officer and brings over 20 years of NFC and mobile payments experience from NXP, Identive Group and UL Solutions.
1. Leadership Transition
On June 12, 2026, Socket Mobile announced the appointment of David A. Holmes as President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Kevin Mills who helmed the company since March 2000. This leadership change follows a planned succession from a long-tenured CEO to an executive with five years’ tenure at the company.
2. CEO Background
Holmes joined Socket Mobile in May 2021 as Chief Business Officer overseeing global business development and marketing activities. He brings over 20 years of experience in Near-Field Communications and mobile payments, with prior leadership roles at NXP, Identive Group and UL Solutions’ cybersecurity division.
3. Strategic Outlook
The board highlighted Holmes’s industry experience, customer relationships and leadership skills as key factors for driving growth, operational execution and shareholder value. Holmes has stated his intention to build on the company’s strengths, pursue new market opportunities and advance its data capture and delivery solutions.
