Nick Hughes-Jones

Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)

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General Introduction

Nick Hughes-Jones is an innovative business strategist with over 15 years of experience in finance and corporate development. Known for his expertise in building digital asset infrastructure, Nick brings a dynamic approach to commercial growth and strategic planning. His passion for emerging technologies and asset management positions him as a key player in shaping the future of Sharon AI.

Background

Nick’s career includes pivotal roles in both finance and digital asset management. Before joining Sharon AI, he was the Chief Investment Officer at Defender Asset Management and the Chief Commercial Officer at Mawson Infrastructure Group , where he developed long-term commercial strategies and focused on sustainable growth. His earlier experience includes senior advisory roles at Bell Financial Group and institutional equity sales at Southern Cross Group. Nick holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Corporate Finance and Business Law from the The University of Sydney .

2024 - Present

Co-founder & SVP Business Development at Sharon AI
Building the infrastructure for the AI revolution, focusing on global co-location and owned data centers, and offering GPU compute as a service.

2022 - Present

Chief Investment Officer at Defender Asset Management
Leading investment strategies with a focus on growth and portfolio management in Australia.

2021 - 2022

Chief Commercial Officer at Mawson Infrastructure Group
Developed and executed a commercial growth strategy for a blockchain and cryptocurrency-focused company, with a key emphasis on long-term planning and ESG.

2016 - 2021

Senior Adviser at Bell Financial Group
Advised on portfolio construction, M&A, and equity capital market transactions for high net worth clients and institutions, managing Funds Under Management (FUM) of over $500 million.

2011 - 2016

Institutional, High Net Worth, Family Office Equity Sales at Southern Cross Group
Advised on equities, trade execution, and corporate transactions, working with institutional and high-net-worth clients.

Current Role

As Chief Commercial Officer at Sharon AI, Nick is responsible for driving the company’s commercial strategies and overseeing its global growth initiatives. He plays a vital role in expanding Sharon AI’s infrastructure, including co-location and owned data centers, and continues to shape its offerings in GPU compute and cloud services, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of the AI revolution.