CoreWeave Welcomes Karen Boone to Its Board as Independent Director

CoreWeave Appoints Karen Boone as Independent Board Director

On January 9, 2025, CoreWeave, known as the AI Hyperscaler™, revealed that Karen Boone will be joining its Board of Directors as an independent member, effective immediately. Boone's extensive experience in the business sector makes her a stellar addition to the board, where she will also take the role of Chairperson of the newly created audit committee.

Karen Boone is no stranger to significant leadership roles, having previously served as the Interim Co-CEO and Co-President of Peloton Interactive, Inc., a well-known Fortune 500 company. Boone has been a vital part of Peloton's Board since January 2019, even holding the position of Chairperson from May 2022 until May 2024, during which she also chaird the Audit Committee. Her expertise in corporate governance and finance runs deep, making her an invaluable asset to CoreWeave as they navigate the complexities of the AI and cloud solutions market.

Before her impactful tenure at Peloton, Boone acted as the President and Chief Financial and Administrative Officer at Restoration Hardware, Inc., a prominent home furnishings brand. Her 15-year career at Deloitte Touche LLP concluded with her role as an Audit Partner, fortifying her financial acumen. Boone's board memberships extend beyond Peloton, as she is currently on the boards of Sonos, Inc., Rivian Automotive, Inc., and various private enterprises.

Mike Intrator, Co-founder and CEO of CoreWeave, expressed enthusiasm regarding Boone’s appointment, stating, "Karen brings significant experience leading growing companies at critical inflection points." He emphasized how Boone's leadership capabilities and financial insight will enhance their board's effectiveness and align perfectly with CoreWeave's mission to provide cutting-edge AI-managed cloud solutions.

CoreWeave's platform stands out in the tech sphere, specifically designed to maximize infrastructure performance and efficiency. It services clients looking to expedite their market entry while accommodating complex computational needs—endorsed by esteemed AI labs and enterprises alike.

Notably, this announcement aligns with CoreWeave's strategy to keep gaining momentum in the competitive cloud service industry. August saw the company become one of the first to offer the advanced NVIDIA H200 Tensor Core GPUs to the market, showcasing their initiative in large-scale AI infrastructures.

About CoreWeave

CoreWeave, recognized as the AI Hyperscaler™, is a leader in delivering innovative cloud platforms equipped with cutting-edge software that aims to propel the next generation of AI. Their technology is tailored for corporate clients and leading AI labs seeking accelerated computing solutions. Since its inception in 2017, CoreWeave has expanded its data center footprint across the United States and Europe, earning recognition as one of TIME100's most influential companies and ranking on Forbes' Cloud 100 list in 2024. For more information, visit www.coreweave.com.