Bitcoin mining company Bitfarms has announced significant updates to its Board of Directors and executive leadership. Bitfarms’ CEO, Ben Gagnon, has been appointed to the company’s Board of Directors. He was formerly the Chief Mining Officer, where he was instrumental in shaping and managing the company.

Ben Gagnon Joins Board of Directors

Edie Hofmeister, the Chair of the Governance and Nominating Committee, welcomed the new changes: “Ben knows Bitfarms incredibly well from his previous role. We are confident that he will continue to leverage his valuable skillset and significant insight in this new capacity.”

The Board also sees a change in leadership with Nicolas Bonta, Bitfarms’ Co-Founder and Chairman, stepping down. Bonta, who reportedly played a fundamental role in the company’s growth and international expansion, expressed confidence in Bitfarms' future under the new leadership.

“Founding Bitfarms and overseeing the Company’s growth has been the highlight of my professional career. Now is the right time for me to step down and for Ben to join the Board,” Bonta remarked.

Brian Howlett, the newly appointed Independent Chairman, acknowledged Bonta’s contributions, stating: “Nicolas laid the groundwork for our success as a Bitcoin miner and spearheaded our international expansion, particularly in Latin America. I have been proud to work alongside him for the past four years.”

In addition to the board changes, Bitfarms has announced the appointment of Liam Wilson as Chief Operating Officer, effective August 26, 2024. Wilson brings over two decades of leadership experience across various industries, including significant expertise in the U.S. energy sector. His appointment is seen as a strategic move to refine Bitfarms’ operational procedures and drive efficiency across its global operations.

Liam Wilson as COO

Gagnon expressed optimism about Wilson’s impact, noting: “Liam will play a critical role in developing and refining our operational procedures and systems with the goal of improving efficiencies. We look forward to benefitting from his leadership and US energy industry experience to enhance value for our shareholders.”

Wilson, who has been working with Bitfarms on a consulting basis for the past six months, shared his excitement about joining the company full-time. “Having worked with the team on a consulting basis for the past six months, I’ve been impressed by the executive team’s expertise. Under Ben’s leadership, Bitfarms is entering an exciting new period of growth, and I’m looking forward to being a part of it,” he said.