Socket Mobile removes CEO Kevin Mills, appoints David A. Holmes as President and CEO

SOCKET MOBILE, INC.

Kevin Mills removed as President/CEO on June 8, 2026; placed on paid administrative leave pending termination.
David A. Holmes appointed President and CEO effective June 12, 2026; previously Chief Business Officer since May 2021.
Holmes has over 20 years of experience in NFC and mobile payments; held roles at NXP, Identive Group, and UL Solutions.
Holmes' base salary increased from $287,000 to $320,000 effective June 12, 2026; all other terms remain unchanged.
No arrangements or family relationships between Holmes and any director or executive officer.

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Departed

Kevin Mills

President and Chief Executive Officer

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Successor: David A. Holmes
Filed: June 12, 2026, 4:05 PM ET

On June 8, 2026, the independent members of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Socket Mobile, Inc. (the “Company”) notified Kevin Mills of the Board’s decision to remove him from his role as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

Appointed

David A. Holmes

President and Chief Executive Officer

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Effective: 2026-06-12
Filed: June 12, 2026, 4:05 PM ET

On June 12, 2026, the Board appointed David A. Holmes, age 51, as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective immediately.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Kevin Mills was removed as President and Chief Executive Officer at SOCKET MOBILE, INC..

Action: removed
Role: President and Chief Executive Officer

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On June 8, 2026, the independent members of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Socket Mobile, Inc. (the “Company”) notified Kevin Mills of the Board’s decision to remove him from his role as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

David A. Holmes was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer at SOCKET MOBILE, INC..

Action: appointed
Role: President and Chief Executive Officer

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On June 12, 2026, the Board appointed David A. Holmes, age 51, as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective immediately.

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