CleanSpark Inc. (CLSK) announced in a press release that it will broaden its business beyond bitcoin mining by entering the AI data center market. The company has named industry veteran Jeffrey Thomas as Senior Vice President of AI Data Centers.
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CleanSpark says that Thomas brings more than forty years of experience in data center infrastructure and emerging technologies, having led or advised nineteen ventures that created over $12 billion in shareholder value. He joins CleanSpark from Humain, where as President of AI Data Centers he oversaw Saudi Arabia’s multi-billion-dollar AI data center program and forged partnerships with hyperscalers and global technology firms.
In his new role, Thomas will spearhead CleanSpark’s strategy to develop and operate advanced AI compute facilities, leveraging the company’s vertically integrated “infrastructure-first” model and its existing land and power assets.
CleanSpark is already evaluating site conversions and opportunities in Georgia and elsewhere, with secured power and real estate in College Park to serve Atlanta-area compute needs.
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At time of publication, CLSK is up 11.6% during pre-market hours.
