Fermi Names Industry Veteran Interim CFO to Drive 11-GW AI Power Campus
SWIM•Fermi Inc. has named Rob L. Masson II as interim chief financial officer, leveraging his public-company CFO and defense-sector experience to support its Fermi 2.0 strategy. The move strengthens financial leadership for its flagship 11-GW Project Matador campus integrating gas, nuclear, solar and battery storage.
1. Interim CFO Appointment
Fermi Inc. has appointed Rob L. Masson II as interim CFO, tapping his experience as CFO of Noble Supply & Logistics and senior finance roles at Latham Group, Hypertherm, Flowserve and Raytheon Technologies. His background in government contracting, industrial services and defense aligns with Fermi’s focus on national security and AI infrastructure.
2. Fermi 2.0 Strategy
The company’s Fermi 2.0 strategy aims to professionalize governance by adding senior talent and attracting strategic investors. The interim CFO role signals an emphasis on disciplined capital formation and execution risk management as Fermi scales beyond startup development.
3. Project Matador Campus
Project Matador is envisioned as a behind-the-meter power and compute platform combining natural gas generation, nuclear power, grid supply, solar arrays and battery storage. The 11-GW private grid is designed to meet escalating power demands from hyperscale AI data centers.
4. Execution and Financing Risks
Achieving an 11-GW integrated power campus requires substantial capital and investor confidence. Bringing in an interim CFO with public-company and defense-sector credentials underscores Fermi’s commitment to rigorous project finance and risk mitigation.
