Core Scientific Appoints Steve Smith to Board of Directors

Core Scientific, Inc. announced the appointment of Steve M. Smith to its Board of Directors and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, effective May 26, 2026. Mr. Smith, aged 70, brings extensive experience from leadership roles at Zayo Group, Equinix, HP Services, Lucent Technologies, and Electronic Data Systems Corporation. He is currently CEO of Zayo Group and has previously served as CEO and President of Equinix, where he significantly scaled revenue and managed acquisitions. Mr. Smith also serves on the board of NEXTDC. The board has determined that Mr. Smith meets the independence requirements. He will receive compensation commensurate with other non-employee directors. This appointment was not part of any pre-existing arrangement with other individuals and there are no familial relationships or material interests in related party transactions between Mr. Smith and the Company.