Ethereum Foundation Leadership Changes Continue as Hsiao-Wei Wang Steps Down

The Ethereum Foundation has announced another major leadership change after co-executive director and board member Hsiao-Wei Wang stepped down from her position. Wang confirmed the decision after returning from a sabbatical, ending a leadership role she had held since March 2025.

Wang joined the Ethereum Foundation’s research team in 2017 and became known for her work on sharding research, consensus systems and the development of the Beacon Chain, a key component of Ethereum’s transition to proof-of-stake.

Organizational Restructuring Continues

Her departure follows a series of high-profile exits from the organization. Former co-executive director Tomasz Stańczak stepped down earlier this year, while Protocol cluster leaders Barnabé Monnot and Tim Beiko also left their roles. Alex Stokes, another senior protocol leader, recently began a sabbatical, and long-time contributor Josh Stark resigned in March.

Focus Shifts to Core Ethereum Principles

The Ethereum Foundation recently introduced a mandate centered on censorship resistance, open-source development, privacy and security. The move sparked debate within the community, with some critics arguing it placed less emphasis on Ethereum’s competitive position.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin praised Wang’s decade of contributions, describing her leadership during a challenging period as both skillful and impactful. The foundation is expected to continue restructuring, with future teams focusing on protocol development, scalability, usability and institutional outreach.