Renewal Fuels, Inc. (OTC: RNWF), which operates under the American Fusion brand, has appointed Michael G. Smith, Esq. as its Chief Legal Officer and a member of the Board of Directors. The appointment is effective immediately and signals a strategic move as the company advances its fusion energy technology platform toward institutional-grade operations and prepares for Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting readiness.
Smith brings over twenty years of legal, intellectual property, and technology leadership experience to the role. His background spans advanced energy, aerospace, software, artificial intelligence, and complex patent strategy. He has drafted and prosecuted hundreds of patents and has advised both early-stage and publicly traded companies on corporate governance, securities compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and capital markets matters.
In his new position, Smith will oversee all legal, regulatory, intellectual property, and governance functions across Renewal Fuels and its subsidiaries. A key responsibility will be supporting the expansion of the company's patent and trade secret portfolio. He will also contribute to strategic oversight as the company progresses its commercial objectives. Renewal Fuels is an advanced energy platform company focused on developing and commercializing fusion energy technologies through its wholly owned subsidiary, Kepler Fusion Technologies. Following a previously announced merger with Kepler, the company is operating as American Fusion and has filed with FINRA to change its legal name to American Fusion Inc. The company's strategy centers on building a scalable, infrastructure-grade fusion energy platform supported by proprietary technology and disciplined intellectual property development. For more information, visit the company's website at https://americanfusionenergy.com/ and https://renewalfuels.net/.
The appointment of a seasoned legal executive with Smith's specific expertise in intellectual property and corporate governance for technology companies is critical for Renewal Fuels. As the company moves toward more formal public market reporting and scales its operations, robust legal oversight of its proprietary technology portfolio and compliance functions becomes paramount. This move underscores the company's transition from a development-stage entity to one preparing for larger-scale commercialization and institutional investment. The fusion energy sector represents a potential frontier in clean energy, and companies like Renewal Fuels require strong legal frameworks to protect their innovations, navigate complex regulations, and execute growth strategies, making this executive appointment a significant step in its corporate evolution.
