Stem, Inc. announced the appointment of Ira M. Birns to the Company?s Board of Directors, effective November 6, 2023. In connection with his appointment to the Board, Mr. Birns will also Chair the Audit Committee of the Board. Mr. Birns has extensive experience in management, finance and accounting from serving as a senior finance executive at large publicly-traded multinational corporations, as well as significant experience in mergers & acquisitions, capital markets, investor relations and in the energy sector, including renewable fuels and power.

Mr. Birns is the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of World Kinect Corporation (f/k/a World Fuel Services Corporation), a position he has held since 2007. For nearly two decades prior to that, Mr. Birns held various leadership positions, including Vice President and Treasurer, at Arrow Electronics, Inc. Mr. Birns holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Public Accounting from Hofstra University and is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Treasury Professional.