Ethereum Foundation Names Co-Executive Directors Amid Leadership Restructure

March 9, 2025

Details

  • The Ethereum Foundation appointed Hsiao-Wei Wang and Tomasz Stańczak as co-executive directors, effective March 17, 2025, following Aya Miyaguchi’s transition to foundation president.
  • Hsiao-Wei Wang, a seven-year Ethereum Foundation veteran, will focus on technical strategy, drawing from her deep contributions to consensus mechanisms and Beacon Chain development.
  • Tomasz Stańczak, founder of Nethermind, brings operational expertise and will oversee foundation management while continuing part-time at Nethermind.
  • This dual-leadership approach separates technical and operational roles to streamline governance and address concerns over Ethereum’s developer growth compared to rivals like Solana.
  • The leadership change introduces a structure with distinct management for operations and a board for long-term vision, with Vitalik Buterin retaining his role as technical advisor.

Impact

Ethereum’s new leadership model is designed to strengthen its position as a global financial platform and respond to competitive pressures, especially Solana's recent developer momentum. By splitting technical and operational leadership, the Foundation aims to accelerate progress on scaling, interoperability, and enterprise adoption while maintaining its commitment to decentralization. The shift signals a strategic evolution geared toward both innovation and robust organizational governance.

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