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Pivotal appoints Mike Ross as interim CEO following Ken Karklin’s departure

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Pivotal has named Mike Ross interim chief executive after Ken Karklin left the light eVTOL company, ending a four-year tenure. The leadership change comes as Pivotal continues developing its electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft, with the appointment signaling a transition in the company’s executive direction.

Discovered 2026-09-03T03:13:26.730681-07:00 | 2026-09-03T03:13:26.730681-07:00

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  • Pivotal is changing leadership while developing a light electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft, making executive continuity relevant to its certification and commercialization trajectory.
  • Karklin’s departure ends a four-year leadership period; Mike Ross’s interim appointment provides the company with a temporary management structure during the transition.

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