Argo Blockchain appoints Justin Nolan as new CEO

Argo Blockchain (NASDAQ:ARBK), a leading cryptocurrency mining company, has announced the appointment of Justin Nolan as its new Chief Executive Officer and Director, effective March 22, 2025.

Nolan brings a wealth of experience to the role, having most recently served as CEO of Arkon Energy, a digital infrastructure firm.

Prior to that, he held the position of Chief Growth Officer at Argo Blockchain, where he was instrumental in driving the company’s expansion efforts.

Notably, Nolan spearheaded the development of the Helios project, a key milestone in Argo’s growth trajectory.

Earlier in his career, he co-founded DPN LLC, which laid the groundwork for the Helios project before its acquisition by Argo in March 2021.

Matthew Shaw, Chairman of Argo Blockchain, expressed enthusiasm about Nolan’s return, stating, “We are delighted to welcome Justin back to Argo at this pivotal time for the Company. His deep industry expertise, strategic vision, and leadership in scaling mining operations, including his previous contributions to the Helios project, make him the ideal leader for our next phase of growth.”

Shaw added that Nolan’s leadership is expected to bolster Argo’s market position and operational efficiency.