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Wes Cummins

Chairman & CEO at Applied Digital
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

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Kate Reed
Chief Growth Officer & Director
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David Rench
Chief Administrative Officer
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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