Argo Blockchain PLC updates on boardroom reshuffle

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Argo Blockchain PLC updates on boardroom reshuffle

New appointments embrace three non-executive administrators and the elevation of finance director Alex Appleton to government director degree Argo


New appointments embrace three non-executive administrators and the elevation of finance director Alex Appleton to government director degree

Argo Blockchain PLC has issued an replace on a number of board appointments and resignations.

The cryptocurrency miner stated it has appointed Colleen Sullivan, Maria Perrella, and Sarah Gow as impartial non-executive administrators (NEDs) and Alex Appleton as an government director, efficient from July 29.

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Sullivan is at present the chief government of CMT Digital, a division of crypto-asset buying and selling and blockchain funding agency CMT Group, whereas Perrella beforehand served as chief monetary officer of Canadian worldwide area mission associate MDA. Gow, in the meantime, brings over 19 years of expertise within the banking trade, together with over 11 years at Citigroup Asset Administration the place she served as a director of world operations in New York in addition to the pinnacle of operations in London.

Appleton has served as Argo’s finance director since September 2020 and has been elevated to director degree because of his “rising tasks and helpful contributions”. The agency additionally formally introduced the appointment of Perry Hothi as its chief know-how officer.

Argo additionally stated Marco D’Attanasio and James Savage have resigned as NEDs and Ian Macleod has resigned as government chairman. CEO Peter Wall has been appointed as interim chairman and is anticipated to carry the place till an acceptable alternative candidate is recognized.

“After an in depth choice course of, we’re delighted to welcome Colleen, Maria, and Sarah to the board as impartial administrators. Every brings a wealth of expertise throughout the cryptocurrency, know-how, and finance sectors, and particular perception that shall be invaluable as Argo appears to be like to proceed to progress as a world chief in cryptocurrency mining”, Wall stated in a press release.

“I’m additionally happy to welcome Alex Appleton to the board as an government director following his helpful contribution to the Firm’s enterprise up to now. Alex’s experience in his Finance Director function, alongside the continuing dedication and laborious work of CTO Perry Hothi and the remainder of the workforce, is integral to the continued success of Argo. I’d additionally wish to thank Ian, James, and Marco for his or her distinctive service throughout their tenure because the Firm’s Govt Chairman and non-executive administrators respectively; their contributions, data, and oversight have been pivotal in establishing Argo to this point”, the CEO added.



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