GoKawiilPivotal CEO Ken Karklin exits Larry Page-backed eVTOL startup
Ken Karklin has stepped down after more than four years as CEO of Pivotal, the electric vertical takeoff and landing company backed by Larry Page. The company says he is pursuing new opportunities and gave no further details. Board member Mike Ross, an aviation executive who joined in November 2025, will serve as interim CEO.
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The leadership change comes as Pivotal tries to move from prototypes to real-world sales of its Helix personal aircraft and expand BlackFly for defense and emergency response use. A sudden executive transition at this stage could affect investor confidence and the pace of bringing its next-generation aircraft to market.
- Ken Karklin exits after four-plus years leading Pivotal.
- Mike Ross, a board member since late 2025, takes over as interim CEO.
- Pivotal is preparing to launch its fourth-generation Helix aircraft.
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