CEO Resigns Amidst Challenging Q1; CFO Appointed Interim CEO
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Power Solutions International announced the resignation of CEO Constantine Xykis, effective May 12, 2026, and appointed CFO Xun Li as Interim CEO, following a challenging Q1 2026.
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CEO Resignation
Constantine Xykis resigned as Chief Executive Officer and from all other positions, effective May 12, 2026. He had served as CEO since April 24, 2023.
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Interim CEO Appointment
Xun (Kenneth) Li, the current Chief Financial Officer, was appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective May 12, 2026. He will continue to serve as CFO and will not receive additional cash compensation for the interim role.
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Severance Package Details
Mr. Xykis is entitled to receive a 2025 Key Performance Indicator bonus of $945,611.91 and a remaining 2025 Long-Term Incentive bonus of $312,462.09. He will also receive cash settlement for 28,334 vested Stock Appreciation Rights and partial COBRA premium reimbursement for up to twelve months.
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Strategic Context
This leadership change occurs shortly after the company reported a challenging Q1 2026, with net income down 62% and sales down 5%, primarily due to softness in the oil and gas market.
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The resignation of CEO Constantine Xykis, effective May 12, 2026, follows a challenging first quarter with significant declines in net income and sales. This change in leadership, with the CFO stepping in as interim, signals a potential shift in strategy or accountability for recent performance. The company will now search for a permanent CEO, introducing an element of uncertainty regarding future direction.
At the time of this filing, PSIX was trading at $43.50 on NASDAQ in the Technology sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $1B. The 52-week trading range was $33.64 to $121.78. This filing was assessed with negative market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.