Current role
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About Jason Zhang
Applied Digital Corp. reported in an 8-K filed January 16, 2026 that Jason Zhang was appointed President and Co-Founder, effective January 14, 2026. The proxy statement of Applied Digital Corp. reports total compensation of $100,035,346 for Jason Zhang in fiscal 2026, including a base salary of $688,279. Disclosed compensation is on record for 3 fiscal years.
“On January 14, 2026, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Applied Digital Corporation, a Nevada corporation (the "Company") approved the transition of Jason Zhang, the Company's Co-Founder and current Chief Strategy Officer, to the role of President and Co-Founder of the Company, effective immediately.”
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Affiliation history
Recorded current and former roles; source labels appear when available.
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GreenTree Hospitality Group Ltd. (GHG)
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Applied Digital Corp. (APLD)
Proxy statement
CurrentStart not stated–present
Company network
Recorded roles and call appearances connecting this person to public companies.
Current role
Leadership on record at Applied Digital Corp.
Other people whose current roles at this company are on record from its filings.
- Wes Cummins CEO, Board Member
- Saidal Mohmand CFO
- Laura Laltrello COO
- Michael Maniscalco CTO
- Chuck Hastings Board Member
- Douglas Miller Board Member
- Ella Benson Board Member
- Rachel H. Lee Board Member
- Rachel Lee Board Member
- Richard Nottenburg Board Member
Executive compensation
Compensation components disclosed in company proxy statements. Amounts are nominal USD; total is the company-reported figure.
| Fiscal year | Company | Role | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Applied Digital Corp. (APLD) | President and Co-Founder and Former Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer | $688,279 | $100,035,346 |
| 2025 | Applied Digital Corp. (APLD) | President and Co-Founder and Former Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer | — | — |
| 2024 | Applied Digital Corp. (APLD) | President and Co-Founder and Former Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer | — | — |
Recent activity
Earnings-call and investor-event appearances, plus filed executive appointments or departures, newest first.