Brian Howlett, CPA, CMA

Independent Chairperson

Director Since: 2020

Other Notable Board Memberships and Affiliations

• Nighthawk Gold Inc. (TSX: NHK) (2016-2024), Director

Education

• B. Comm., Concordia University
• Certified Public Accountant Designation (CPA, CMA)

Key Skills and Qualifications

Mr. Howlett is a seasoned public company senior executive with more than 35 years of experience in operational and financial leadership. His extensive service as senior officer and director of public companies equips him with valuable insights to oversee Bitfarms’ operations. As a Certified Public Accountant (CPA, CMA) he also contributes to the Board oversight of financial reporting, internal controls and risk management.

• Finance
  Attained significant financial expertise through his experience as Chief Financial Officer, with oversight responsibilities for financial planning, reporting, capital allocation strategies and regulatory compliance. His successful track record in managing balance sheets and raising public equity[i] for small cap companies contributes valuable perspective to the Board’s oversight of Bitfarms’ financial planning and growth strategy.
• Operations and Strategic Planning
  Obtained through numerous executive leadership roles, including as CEO or a director of companies in cyclical and commodity-based industries with a heavy reliance on the exploration business enabling him to contribute to Bitfarms’ novel mining growth strategy.