Core Scientific (NASDAQ: CORZ) has appointed Steve Smith to its board of directors, the company said. Smith is currently the chief executive officer of Zayo and previously served as CEO of Equinix.
The new board member
Smith joins the board of Core Scientific, a publicly traded company. His background includes leading two large infrastructure firms. He remains CEO of Zayo while taking the board seat.
What Smith's experience brings
As the former head of Equinix and current CEO of Zayo, Smith has overseen companies that operate critical networking and data-center infrastructure. That expertise could inform Core Scientific's strategic decisions, though the company did not elaborate on the appointment's timing or terms.
Core Scientific's board now includes Smith alongside other directors. The board is responsible for corporate governance and oversight of management.
The company announced the appointment but provided no further details about board changes or future plans.
