The Ethereum Foundation has undergone a significant leadership transformation, introducing a new management structure that marks a decisive shift from its previous organizational framework.
In a coordinated announcement on April 28, 2025, the foundation revealed its new co-executive director model, implemented to address single-point vulnerabilities in the organization’s leadership approach.
Hsiao-Wei Wang and Tomasz K. Stańczak have been appointed as co-executive directors, bringing complementary strengths to the table.
Wang serves as the technical anchor connecting the board with day-to-day operations, while Stańczak contributes his experience running engineering teams at Nethermind.
The duo has actually been quietly leading the foundation since late March 2025, building their partnership on mutual respect and shared values.
Think of this leadership refresh as upgrading from a single-engine plane to a twin-engine jet – more power, better redundancy, and a smoother flight for everyone involved.
The restructuring positions the Ethereum ecosystem for its next phase of growth and development.
The foundation’s refreshed strategic vision centers on three technical priorities: scaling the Layer 1 mainnet, scaling data-availability “blobs,” and improving user experience.
These goals aim to maintain Ethereum’s position as a global, neutral network while addressing practical challenges faced by users and developers.
Markets responded enthusiastically to the leadership change, with Ethereum experiencing a 7% price surge on May 20, 2025, reflecting dynamic market confidence in the cryptocurrency landscape.
This positive reaction suggests renewed confidence in the ecosystem’s direction under the new leadership team.
The team plans to incorporate Layer 2 solutions to dramatically improve transaction speeds and reduce costs for Ethereum users.
Operationally, the co-directors have established clear metrics to track progress, with Stańczak emphasizing speed of execution and accountability while Wang focuses on technical depth.
Their 12-month roadmap prioritizes scaling solutions and user experience improvements across both Layer 1 and Layer 2 implementations.
The foundation’s transformation, which unfolded over several months before the official announcement, represents a thorough approach to ensuring Ethereum continues to evolve as a decentralized platform ready to support the next generation of applications and services.
Vitalik Buterin will continue providing important technical guidance as he retains his seat on the Ethereum Foundation board, ensuring continuity of vision during this transition period.
