Who signed the Powerfleet (AIOT) filing related to the officer departure?

The filing was signed on behalf of Powerfleet by David Wilson, its Chief Financial Officer. His signature certifies that the company is properly disclosing the Chief Innovation Officer’s departure and related leadership information under the Exchange Act requirements.

Powerfleet (AIOT) Chief Innovation Officer set to depart May 29, 2026

Filing Impact

(Moderate)

Filing Sentiment

(Neutral)

Form Type

8-K

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Powerfleet, Inc. reported a leadership change in its technology organization. Effective May 29, 2026, Mike Powell will leave his role as Chief Innovation Officer after notifying the company on May 18, 2026. The company expressed appreciation for his contributions.

Powerfleet plans to discuss an enhanced technology leadership team during its earnings call on June 15, 2026, signaling an upcoming reorganization of responsibilities around product and innovation oversight.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

1 item

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Key Figures

Notice date of departure: May 18, 2026 Effective departure date: May 29, 2026 Earnings call date: June 15, 2026

3 metrics

Notice date of departure May 18, 2026 Date company received Mike Powell’s departure notice

Effective departure date May 29, 2026 Mike Powell leaves role as Chief Innovation Officer

Earnings call date June 15, 2026 Planned update on enhanced technology leadership team

Key Terms

Chief Innovation Officer, emerging growth company, earnings call

3 terms

Chief Innovation Officer financial

"Mike Powell will depart from his role as Chief Innovation Officer of Powerfleet, Inc."

emerging growth company regulatory

"Emerging growth company"

An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.

earnings call financial

"provide an update on its enhanced technology leadership team at its earnings call on June 15, 2026"

A scheduled public meeting—usually by phone or webcast—where a company’s executives present recent financial results and answer questions from analysts and investors. It matters because listeners hear both the factual “report card” on past performance and the leaders’ tone and outlook for the future; new details or shifts in confidence can change investor expectations and move the stock price, much like a parent-teacher meeting revealing a student’s progress and plans.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

05/22/2026 - 04:45 PM

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 18, 2026

POWERFLEET, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Delaware		001-39080		83-4366463
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

123 Tice Boulevard, Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey		07677
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (201) 996-9000

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share		AIOT		The Nasdaq Global Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Effective May 29, 2026, Mike Powell will depart from his role as Chief Innovation Officer of Powerfleet, Inc. (the “Company”). The Company received notice of Mr. Powell’s departure on May 18, 2026. The Company thanks Mr. Powell for his contributions and wishes him well in his future endeavors. The Company expects to provide an update on its enhanced technology leadership team at its earnings call on June 15, 2026.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	POWERFLEET, INC.

	By:	/s/ David Wilson
	Name:	David Wilson
	Title:	Chief Financial Officer

Date: May 22, 2026

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What leadership change did Powerfleet (AIOT) announce on May 18, 2026?

Powerfleet announced that Mike Powell will depart as Chief Innovation Officer, effective May 29, 2026. The company received his notice on May 18, 2026 and publicly thanked him for his contributions while preparing an updated technology leadership structure.

When is Mike Powell’s departure from Powerfleet (AIOT) effective?

Mike Powell’s departure as Chief Innovation Officer is effective May 29, 2026. He informed Powerfleet of his decision on May 18, 2026, giving the company time to adjust responsibilities and prepare an updated technology leadership team for investors.

How will Powerfleet (AIOT) communicate its new technology leadership team?

Powerfleet plans to provide an update on its enhanced technology leadership team during its earnings call on June 15, 2026. This call will outline how responsibilities are being reallocated following the Chief Innovation Officer’s departure.

What SEC item covers the Powerfleet (AIOT) officer departure?

The officer departure is disclosed under Item 5.02, covering departures of directors or certain officers, elections of directors, appointments of officers, and compensatory arrangements. This item informs investors about changes in key leadership roles at Powerfleet.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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