Ridgetech, Inc. filed a Form 6-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on November 6, 2026, disclosing the appointment of Lingtao Kong as Chief Executive Officer effective November 1, 2026, along with the terms of his employment agreement.

Key Highlights

  • New CEO appointed: The board of directors approved the appointment of Lingtao Kong as Chief Executive Officer, effective November 1, 2026.
  • Dual role: Mr. Kong will continue serving as Chair of the Board in addition to his new role as CEO.
  • Predecessor stepped down: Ming Zhao ceased serving as Interim Chief Executive Officer effective November 1, 2026, and will continue as Chief Financial Officer.
  • Two-year term: Mr. Kong's employment agreement runs from November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2028.
  • Annual compensation: Mr. Kong will receive annual cash compensation of HK$840,000, payable in equal monthly installments.
  • Additional entitlements: Mr. Kong is entitled to reimbursement of reasonable and necessary business expenses and coverage under the company's directors' and officers' liability insurance policy.

Ridgetech's Board Formalizes Leadership Change With Kong Employment Agreement

According to the filing, the board of directors of Ridgetech, Inc. (NASDAQ:RDGT) approved the appointment of Lingtao Kong as Chief Executive Officer on November 5, 2026, with the appointment taking effect as of November 1, 2026. Mr. Kong, who had already been serving as Chair of the Board, will retain that position alongside his new executive responsibilities, the company disclosed.

The filing states that in connection with Mr. Kong's appointment, Ming Zhao ceased serving as the company's Interim Chief Executive Officer, also effective November 1, 2026. Mr. Zhao remains in his capacity as the company's Chief Financial Officer. The Form 6-K was signed by Mr. Zhao in his role as CFO and dated November 6, 2026.

Pursuant to the employment agreement dated as of November 1, 2026, Mr. Kong's term as CEO is set to expire on October 31, 2028. His annual cash compensation is stated in the filing as HK$840,000, to be paid in equal monthly installments. The filing notes that the description of the employment agreement "does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Employment Agreement," which was furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 6-K. The filing is incorporated by reference into the company's registration statements on Form F-3 (No. 333-291941) and Form S-8 (Nos. 333-264505, 333-268809, and 333-277849).

What Was Disclosed

Ridgetech, Inc. reported the appointment of Lingtao Kong as CEO effective November 1, 2026, under a two-year employment agreement providing annual compensation of HK$840,000. Ming Zhao transitioned from Interim CEO to continuing solely as CFO on the same date.