Fred Thiel
Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer, MARA
Fred Thiel is the Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of MARA (NASDAQ: MARA), bringing over 35 years of extensive experience in the technology sector. He’s an acclaimed innovator and expert, having led organizations across diverse fields including digital assets, AI, semiconductors, and enterprise software.
Under his leadership, MARA has grown from a market cap of under $30 million to over $5 billion becoming the largest in the space, with operations spanning across four continents. He has overseen the expansion of the company's compute fleet from 19 trillion computations per second to over 31,500 trillion computations per second. Before MARA, Fred served as CEO of Local Corporation and Lantronix, where he successfully raised billions in equity and debt, and navigated companies through IPOs and strategic exits.
Fred holds degrees from the Stockholm School of Economics and has completed executive education at Harvard Business School. Fluent in English, Spanish, Swedish, and French, he’s well-equipped for global leadership. He also chairs Oden Technology and is active in YPO, where he has led initiatives in both the FinTech and Technology Networks.
A recognized voice in the industry, Fred frequently shares his insights on energy and technology with major media outlets like Bloomberg TV, CNBC, and FOX Business, contributing to vital discussions about the future of these sectors.
He will be speaking at the World Energy Capital Assembly 2024.