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    Wes Cummins

    Chairman & CEO at Applied Digital Corp
    Board
    Since March 2021
    Age
    46 years
    Education
    Holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) from Washington University in St. Louis, majoring in Finance and Accounting.
    Tenure
    Joined as a director in February 2007, served on the board until 2020 before rejoining in March 2021 as Chairman and CEO, holding various executive roles including being the sole officer from March 2012 to December 2020.

    Also at Applied Digital Corp

    KR
    Kate Reed
    Chief Growth Officer & Director
    DR
    David Rench
    Chief Administrative Officer
    SM
    Saidal Mohmand
    Chief Financial Officer

    About

    Wes Cummins is 46 years old and has built a reputation for strong leadership and a deep understanding of finance and technology investments. He earned his BSBA from Washington University in St. Louis, majoring in Finance and Accounting, which laid the foundation for his extensive career.

    His professional journey at Applied Digital began in February 2007 when he joined as a director. Over the years, he served on the board until 2020 and then returned in March 2021 as Chairman and CEO. During his tenure, he held multiple roles—most notably serving as the sole officer from March 2012 to December 2020—which underscores his deep commitment to the company’s growth and transformation.

    In addition to his significant contributions at Applied Digital, he has a robust background in technology investment and capital markets. His diverse leadership roles extend to board memberships at several companies, helping shape strategic directions and innovations within the digital and technology sectors.

    $APLD Performance Under Wes Cummins

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (NYSE: VPG) Board Member July 2017 to June 2024 Board tenure ended in June 2024
    B. Riley Financial, Inc. President, B. Riley Asset Management Until February 2024 N/A
    272 Capital LP Founder & CEO Ended with sale in August 2021 Company was sold to B. Riley Financial, Inc.
    Telenav (NASDAQ: TNAV) Board Member August 2016 to February 2021 N/A
    Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) Director (Board Member) February 2007 to December 2020 N/A
    Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) Sole Officer March 2012 to December 2020 N/A
    Nokomis Capital, L.L.C. Analyst October 2012 to February 2020 N/A
    B. Riley & Co. President 2002 to 2011 N/A

    External Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE: SQNS) Board Member Ongoing Fabless designer, developer, and supplier of cellular semiconductor solutions for IoT markets

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary $750,000 per annum Annually, retroactive effective June 1, 2024 Subject to annual review for potential increases

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024

    No information available on performance compensation for 2024