CoreWeave Appoints Ernie Rogers to Strategic Leadership Role to Drive Next Phase of Financing Growth

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CoreWeave (NASDAQ: CRWV), the AI Hyperscaler, has appointed Ernie Rogers as Chief Architect of Strategic Financing. Rogers joins from Magnetar, where he served as Chief Operating Officer managing operations, finances, and various teams. His prior experience with CoreWeave includes roles as an investment partner, operational advisor, and board member. The appointment aims to drive CoreWeave's next growth phase, leveraging Rogers' extensive financial strategy and operational leadership experience. Michael Intrator, CEO of CoreWeave, highlighted Rogers' deep understanding of the business, while Magnetar's Managing Partner David Snyderman expressed confidence in CoreWeave's direction and leadership.

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• Appointment of experienced executive with deep company knowledge and prior involvement as investor and board member
• Strategic hire focused on financing growth indicates potential expansion plans
• Strong endorsement from previous employer Magnetar shows confidence in CoreWeave's potential
• Maintains relationship continuity as Rogers was already familiar with company operations

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• None.

LIVINGSTON, N.J., June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CoreWeave, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRWV), the AI Hyperscaler™, today announced the appointment of Ernie Rogers as Chief Architect of Strategic Financing. Rogers brings decades of expertise in financial strategy and operational leadership. 

Rogers most recently served as Magnetar's Chief Operating Officer ("COO"), where he led the firm's operations and finances, including managing a diverse array of both back-office and select front-office teams. His leadership helped foster innovation and efficiency across Magnetar's platform.

"Ernie has been an invaluable partner since the beginning of CoreWeave, and we're thrilled to welcome him to the team," said Michael Intrator, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at CoreWeave. "His deep understanding of our business makes him uniquely qualified to help drive our next phase of growth."

"I've had the privilege to be part of the CoreWeave journey early on as an investment partner and as an operational advisor and board member," said Ernie Rogers, Chief Architect, Strategic Financing at CoreWeave. "There is no other player in the space like this company. I'm excited to keep working alongside the team to reach new heights."

"We're proud to see Ernie take on this critical role at CoreWeave," said David Snyderman, Managing Partner of Magnetar. "He's played a meaningful part in our strategic approach to investing in transformational technology platforms, and his transition supports our strong confidence in CoreWeave's direction and leadership."

About CoreWeave

CoreWeave, the AI Hyperscaler™, delivers a cloud platform of cutting-edge software powering the next wave of AI. The company's technology provides enterprises and leading AI labs with cloud solutions for accelerated computing. Since 2017, CoreWeave has operated a growing footprint of data centers across the US and Europe. CoreWeave was ranked as one of the TIME100 most influential companies and featured on Forbes Cloud 100 ranking in 2024. Learn more at www.coreweave.com. 

 

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FAQ

Who is Ernie Rogers and what is his new role at CoreWeave (CRWV)?

Ernie Rogers is the newly appointed Chief Architect of Strategic Financing at CoreWeave. He previously served as COO at Magnetar and has been involved with CoreWeave as an investment partner, operational advisor, and board member.

What was Ernie Rogers' previous position before joining CoreWeave (CRWV)?

Before joining CoreWeave, Ernie Rogers served as Chief Operating Officer at Magnetar, where he led operations and finances, managing both back-office and select front-office teams.

What is CoreWeave's (CRWV) business focus?

CoreWeave is known as the AI Hyperscaler™, focusing on artificial intelligence infrastructure and computing solutions.

Why did CoreWeave (CRWV) appoint Ernie Rogers to this position?

CoreWeave appointed Rogers to drive their next phase of financing growth, leveraging his decades of expertise in financial strategy and operational leadership, as well as his deep understanding of their business from previous involvement.

How was Ernie Rogers previously involved with CoreWeave (CRWV)?

Rogers was previously involved with CoreWeave as an investment partner, operational advisor, and board member before taking on the role of Chief Architect of Strategic Financing.