Axe Compute Names Okamoto as President After Scaling 400,000-GPU Network
Axe Compute appointed Kyle Okamoto as President effective April 1, leveraging his experience scaling Aethir’s decentralized GPU network to over 400,000 GPUs in 200+ locations across 93 countries. Okamoto will spearhead enterprise client growth, operational scale and global expansion to drive contracted AI infrastructure revenue.
1. Appointment of Kyle Okamoto as President
Axe Compute appointed Kyle Okamoto as President effective April 1, 2026, bolstering its leadership with deep infrastructure systems expertise. This move aligns with the company’s aim to solidify its position as a premier provider of enterprise AI compute infrastructure.
2. Okamoto's Background and GPU Network Scaling
Okamoto joins from Aethir, where as CTO and General Manager he helped scale a decentralized GPU network to over 400,000 GPUs across 200+ global locations in 93 countries. His prior roles include General Manager of Aeris Communications, CEO of Ericsson’s IoT and Connected Vehicle businesses, CEO of Edge Gravity and Chief Network Officer at Verizon Media.
3. Strategic Focus and Growth Objectives
In his new role, Okamoto will lead enterprise client development, operational scaling and global market expansion in close partnership with CEO Christopher Miglino. His appointment reflects the company’s strategy to translate its distributed GPU infrastructure capabilities into contracted enterprise revenue.