The Ethereum Foundation has unveiled a new leadership structure, aiming to streamline its operations and strengthen its commitment to the Ethereum ecosystem. This shift, detailed in an April 28 blog post, divides responsibilities between a dynamic management team and a dedicated board of directors responsible for safeguarding the core principles of Ethereum. Operational duties will be overseen by a newly appointed co-executive director duo: Hsiao-Wei Wang and Tomasz K. Stańczak, who officially assumed their roles on March 2, with effect from April 28th. While Stańczak’s term as co-director aligns with his ongoing work at Nethermind infrastructure firm and a new Ethereum-focused venture capital initiative, Wang will bridge the gap between the board and management team. Bastian Aue takes charge of internal operations, talent development, and training, while Josh Stark leads project management and community outreach. Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, remains at the forefront of the project’s intellectual direction, alongside Aya Miyaguchi as Foundation President focused on external partnerships. Patrick Storchenegger ensures legal stability. This restructuring comes amidst concerns that the Foundation has been less involved in crucial ecosystem discussions, particularly regarding decentralized finance (DeFi), as voiced by figures like Synthetix founder Kain Warwick. The foundation outlines three key areas for focus: improving Ethereum’s scalability, optimizing Layer 2 solutions, and enhancing user experience. These efforts are backed by proposed EIPs from researchers Dankrad Feist and Sophia Gold aimed at reducing friction at the protocol level. The leadership change is more than a superficial adjustment; it signifies a renewed dedication to guiding Ethereum’s future, as the Foundation seeks to enhance its influence within the rapidly evolving landscape of decentralized technology.