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Axe Compute Appoints Two Technology and Telecom Luminaries to Board of Directors as Company Accelerates AI Infrastructure Strategy
Theodore Zhu, Ph.D. and Thorsten Dirks Bring Deep Semiconductor, Telecom, and International Transformation Expertise NEW YORK, March 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)
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[{"type":"text","content":"Theodore Zhu, Ph.D. and Thorsten Dirks Bring Deep Semiconductor, Telecom, and International Transformation Expertise\nNEW YORK, March 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Axe Compute (NASDAQ: AGPU), the enterprise GPU infrastructure company giving enterprises and entrepreneurs unparalleled choice and access to AI compute, today announced the appointment of Theodore Zhu, Ph.D. and Thorsten Dirks to its Board of Directors, effective March 12, 2026. The appointments mark a significant step in Axe Compute's strategic pivot to become the definitive enterprise GPU-as-a-Service platform for the global AI era. Together, Zhu and Dirks bring more than four decades of combined experience spanning semiconductor innovation, large-scale telecommunications transformation, international M&A, and enterprise digitalization — precisely the depth required as Axe Compute scales GPU networks to serve the growing demands of enterprise AI workloads worldwide. \"We’re excited to add these industry experts to our board as Axe Compute grows our compute business. Theodore and Thorsten don't just bring credentials — they bring the judgment that comes from building technology businesses through real market disruption. Both are an addition to the board that matches our ambition to be the leader in the GPU Infrastructure space.\"— Chris Miglino, Chief Executive Officer, Axe Compute Theodore Zhu, Ph.D. — Board Director Theodore Zhu, Ph.D. is a seasoned semiconductor innovator and technology executive whose career sits at the intersection of advanced hardware design and enterprise commercialisation. He is the Founder and Chairman of Iotelligent Technology, which he established in 2011, and previously served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Celestial Semiconductor. He is also co-founder of Jazz Semiconductor. Zhu holds a Ph.D. in Solid State Physics and is the author and holder of more than 85 U.S. patents — a record that speaks to both the depth of his technical expertise and his ability to translate research into commercially viable technology. \"Axe Compute has a structural advantage that is rare in this market — global reach, minimal CapEx, and enterprise-grade reliability. I'm delighted to join the board at this pivotal moment.\"— Theodore Zhu, Ph.D., Board Director, Axe Compute Thorsten Dirks — Board Director Thorsten Dirks is one of Europe's most accomp...