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MARA Appoints Two Independent Directors

Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Aug 04, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026

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The board appointments signal MARA's continued focus on expanding its energy and digital infrastructure capabilities, which may positively influence investor sentiment. The addition of directors with deep expertise in power and data centers could support MARA's strategic initiatives and long-term growth prospects.

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On August 4, 2026, MARA Holdings, Inc. announced the appointment of Craig Hart and Nancy Novak as independent directors to its board, effective August 1, 2026. Concurrently, Barbara Humpton and Georges Antoun stepped down from the board on July 31, 2026, as part of a planned transition. The board now comprises seven directors, six of whom are independent. Craig Hart brings over 25 years of energy sector experience, currently serving as Senior Portfolio Manager and Global Co-Head of Energy and Power at AvenuesAI. Nancy Novak is a leader in hyperscale data center development, formerly Chief Innovation Officer at CtrlS Datacenters. The appointments align with MARA's strategy to integrate energy, digital infrastructure, and compute, leveraging its Bitcoin mining foundation.

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MARA Holdings announced the board changes, strengthening its governance with new independent directors to support its energy and digital infrastructure strategy.
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Craig Hart was appointed as an independent director, bringing extensive energy and power investment expertise to MARA's board.
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Nancy Novak was appointed as an independent director, contributing hyperscale data center development expertise to MARA's board.
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Fred Thiel, as chairman and CEO, welcomed the new directors and highlighted their relevance to MARA's strategy.
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Doug Mellinger, lead independent director, commented on the board's evaluation and the complementary skills of the new appointees.
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Barbara Humpton stepped down from the board as part of a planned transition, thanked for her service.
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Georges Antoun stepped down from the board as part of a planned transition, thanked for his service.
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Bitcoin mining is a foundational business for MARA, referenced in the context of its strategy.
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AvenuesAI is the employer of Craig Hart, where he leads energy and power investments.
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CtrlS Datacenters is the former employer of Nancy Novak, where she served as Chief Innovation Officer.
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SMC Power Generation Limited is a former employer of Craig Hart, where he served as CFO.
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Tenaska Capital Management acquired SMC Power Generation Limited, a past transaction involving Craig Hart.
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Middle River Power is an energy platform that Craig Hart helped form and grow.
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Sims Limited is a company on whose board Nancy Novak currently serves.
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Weston Solutions is a company on whose board Nancy Novak currently serves.
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