S. Matthew Schultz serves as CEO and Chairman of CleanSpark, Inc., a leading sustainable Bitcoin mining company focused on powering operations with low-carbon energy sources. With over two decades of experience in energy, finance, and infrastructure, Schultz has built a distinguished career marked by transformative leadership. Prior to joining CleanSpark in 2021, he was CEO of Agera Energy LLC, where he scaled the company into one of the largest independent retail energy providers in the U.S., serving millions of customers across deregulated markets. His earlier roles included Managing Director at Macquarie Capital, specializing in energy and infrastructure investments, and investment banking positions at Salomon Smith Barney and Jefferies & Co., where he advised on high-profile M&A and capital raises. Under Schultz's stewardship, CleanSpark has achieved exponential growth, transitioning from a regional energy tech firm to a top-tier Bitcoin miner with a hashrate exceeding 20 EH/s and operations across multiple U.S. states. Key achievements include strategic acquisitions of mining sites, pioneering renewable energy integration to achieve near-zero carbon mining, and navigating the company through public market expansion via a successful Nasdaq uplisting. His vision emphasizes sustainable, vertically integrated mining, positioning CleanSpark as a leader in the intersection of digital assets and clean energy. As CEO and Chairman, Schultz drives CleanSpark's innovation in high-performance computing and Bitcoin mining infrastructure, fostering long-term shareholder value while advancing environmental goals. A graduate of the University of Virginia with a B.A. in Economics, he continues to shape the future of decentralized finance through disciplined execution and forward-thinking strategy.