CleanSpark Names Chief Accounting Officer

PR Newswire

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 7, 2024

Brian Carson was promoted from his previous role, director of financial reporting

LAS VEGAS , Oct. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CleanSpark Inc. (Nasdaq: CLSK), America's Bitcoin Miner® (the "Company"), has announced the appointment of Brian Carson as chief accounting officer.

In his prior role as director of financial reporting at CleanSpark, Carson led teams responsible for financial closing activities, report management, spend analysis, system-implementations, training, and auditing. He successfully maneuvered ever-changing rules in the cryptocurrency industry to ensure short- and long-term financial goals of stakeholders and industry standards are met.

As chief accounting officer, Carson will continue to oversee accounting and SEC financial reporting and will implement new systems and procedures as necessary to match the growth of the Company. 

"Since Brian joined the CleanSpark team, it has been inspiring to witness his commitment to excellence and remarkable leadership skills. Brian's strong technical expertise, particularly in digital asset accounting, has been instrumental in helping CleanSpark navigate and scale through significant periods of growth. I look forward to seeing his continued leadership and contributions in this new role," said Gary A. Vecchiarelli , CFO.

Carson has over 30 years of extensive experience in corporate accounting and financial planning, including the role of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) for more than two decades. Prior to joining CleanSpark in October 2022 , he worked as a director and financial controller for SAHARA Las Vegas. Carson began his career as an audit manager with Deloitte where he served for seven years before entering the consumer industry, leading finance departments at resorts throughout Las Vegas and providing consultancy services. He holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Westminster University.

"I am thrilled to be recognized for my efforts and am excited for my new role. Working side by side with the entire CleanSpark team has been incredibly rewarding. The Bitcoin ecosystem brings immense value to the world, and I'm grateful to be part of what I believe is just the beginning of CleanSpark's potential for its investors and the Bitcoin network," said Carson.

About CleanSpark
CleanSpark (Nasdaq: CLSK) is America's Bitcoin Miner®. We own and operate multiple data centers that primarily run on low-carbon power. Our infrastructure responsibly supports Bitcoin , the world's most important digital commodity and an essential tool for financial independence and inclusion. We cultivate trust and transparency among our employees and the communities we operate in. Visit our website at www.cleanspark.com .

Forward-Looking Statements
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Investor Relations Contact
Brittany Moore
702-989-7693
ir@cleanspark.com  

Media Contact
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702-989-7694
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