Stardust Power Strengthens Construction Team with Ken Pitts

GREENWICH, Conn., Oct. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stardust Power Inc. (NASDAQ: SDST) (“Stardust Power” or the “Company”), an American developer of battery-grade lithium carbonate, today announced the appointment of Mr. Kenneth Pitts, as Construction and Subcontracts Director, based in Houston, Texas.

In his role, Mr. Pitts will oversee the execution of major onsite projects at the Muskogee, Oklahoma refinery, managing construction operations and subcontract portfolios. His role is to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, on budget, and within the technical parameters of engineered solutions. Reporting to the Project Director, Mr. Randall Harris, he will serve as the primary client representative for construction-related matters driving operational excellence across large-scale industrial initiatives. This appointment reaffirms the Company’s commitment to the Muskogee Project and marks meaningful progress toward commencing Phase 1 construction.

Mr. Pitts brings over 25 years of national and international experience leading complex projects in oil and gas, metals and mining, and the critical minerals sectors. He has successfully managed multinational teams, multimillion-dollar subcontract portfolios, and large-scale construction programs across North America, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region, consistently achieving results on complex, high value projects.

“Ken’s extensive international experience in heavy industrial projects, particularly in oil and gas and critical minerals, aligns perfectly with Stardust Power’s next phase of major construction and commissioning,” said Randall Harris, Project Director. “As we continue to evolve from a development company to an operating company through the construction of the Muskogee refinery, his leadership in project planning, development, and subcontract management will be invaluable.”

Stardust Power has built a best-in-class owner’s team to deliver what will be among one of the largest lithium refineries in the United States. With decades of experience managing major energy and infrastructure projects, the team is well positioned to commence major construction in Muskogee.

Prior to joining Stardust Power, Mr. Pitts held senior leadership roles at Neom Company, Clough North America, IHI E&C International, Fluor Corporation, and CB&I, where he managed large-scale project delivery and subcontract execution globally. At NEOM, he led procurement and contracting for major infrastructure and luxury developments under the oversight of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. He is a registered Professional Civil Engineer with multiple certifications and holds both a BS and ME in Civil Engineering and Construction from the University of Florida.