UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 9, 2023

Cool Technologies, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada

000-53443

75-3076597

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation or organization)

(Commission

File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)

8875 Hidden River Parkway

Tampa, Florida

33637

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (813) 975-7467

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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Item 5.02

Departure of Directors of Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensation Arrangements of Certain Officers

(a)

Removal of Quentin Ponder as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

On April 9, 2023, the Board of Directors of Cool Technologies, Inc. (“CoolTech”) removed Quentin Ponder from his position as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company due to an unexpected illness.

(b)

Appointment of Judson Bibb as interim Chief Financial Officer

On April 9, 2023, CoolTech’s Board of Directors appointed Judson Bibb interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company effective immediately. Mr. Bibb will hold the position until a new CFO and Treasurer can be interviewed and elected to the position by the Board of Directors.

Mr. Bibb currently serves as Vice President and Secretary of the Board -- positions he has held with the Company since 2012. The additional title and interim designation will not change Mr. Bibb’s compensation.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	Cool Technologies, Inc.
	(Registrant)

Date: April 13, 2023	/s/ Timothy Hassett
	Timothy Hassett
	Chairman and CEO (Principal Executive Officer)

COOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 8-K