Ethereum Foundation Co-Exec Director Hsiao-Wei Wang Resigns

Hsiao-Wei Wang, a co-executive director and board member of the Ethereum Foundation, has resigned from her role effective immediately. Her departure, announced on Thursday, June 18, 2026, marks the latest in a series of high-profile exits from the organization tasked with supporting the Ethereum ecosystem.

Wang stated that her decision followed a recent sabbatical, which gave her time to reflect on her priorities. She expressed confidence in the transition process, noting that board member Bastian Aue had guided the organization during her leave and would continue in a leadership capacity. Wang emphasized that Ethereum's strength lies in its broad community, stating the network is larger than any single role or organization.

Her exit continues a trend of senior leadership turnover at the foundation. Fellow co-executive director Tomasz Stańczak stepped down earlier this year, in February. According to various reports, at least eight senior figures have left the organization over the past five months, including leaders from the Protocol cluster responsible for core technical development.

The wave of departures has fueled discussion about leadership continuity and the foundation's...