TLDR
Hsiao-Wei Wang resigned as co-executive director of the Ethereum Foundation with immediate effect.
Wang said a recent sabbatical helped her reflect on her priorities and plans.
Her departure follows the planned exit of co-executive director Tomasz Stańczak.
Ethereum Foundation board member Bastian Aue has taken on a larger leadership role during the transition.
At least eight senior figures have left the Ethereum Foundation over the past five months.
The Ethereum Foundation has lost another senior leader after co-executive director Hsiao-Wei Wang stepped down. Wang announced her resignation on Thursday and said the decision took effect immediately. Her departure comes during a leadership transition at the organization.
Ethereum Foundation Faces Another Leadership Departure
Wang shared her resignation in a post on X after returning from a recent sabbatical. She said the break gave her time to reassess her priorities and plans.
After reflecting on her next steps, Wang decided to leave the position. She wrote, “I’ve come to feel that this is the right moment for me to step back.”
The leadership change follows an earlier departure from the organization. Co-executive director Tomasz Stańczak had already announced plans to leave the role.
Stańczak said he would remain long enough to help guide the transition process. His planned exit formed part of a broader leadership restructuring effort.
During Wang’s sabbatical, board member Bastian Aue helped manage leadership responsibilities. He worked alongside other members during the transition period.
Aue has now assumed a larger role within the organization. He continues supporting operations following the departures of both co-executive directors.
Leadership Transition Continues Following Recent Exits
The Ethereum Foundation has experienced several personnel changes in recent months. Multiple senior figures have left the organization during the past five months.
Reports indicate that at least eight senior members have departed. Those exits have drawn attention to leadership and organizational matters.
The foundation continues operating while leadership responsibilities shift internally. Current board members and executives are overseeing the transition process.
Wang used her statement to reflect on Ethereum’s development journey. She highlighted the collective efforts behind the network’s growth.
She said Ethereum’s progress came from contributions across many teams and individuals. Her comments focused on the broader community supporting the ecosystem.
Wang also stressed that the network extends beyond any single position. She wrote, “Ethereum has always been bigger than any one role, any one organization, or any one moment.”
The statement marked the end of her tenure at the foundation. However, she did not announce a new role or future position.
Wang Cites Reflection and Personal Priorities
Wang said her sabbatical provided time for personal reflection. As a result, she reassessed how she wanted to spend her time going forward.
Her decision followed discussions about future priorities and commitments. She then informed the community of her departure through X. The Ethereum Foundation has not announced a replacement for Wang. The organization has not named a new co-executive director.
