As of March 7, 2025, Hedera’s Board of Directors confirmed Tom Sylvester as President of the Hedera Council. Tom had been serving as Interim President, General Counsel, & Secretary after Charles Adkins moved to become CEO of the HBAR Foundation. Tom’s tenure with Hedera since 2018 has given him a deep understanding of the Hedera ecosystem and the needs of the Hedera Council.
With Tom Sylvester assuming the role of President, the Board appointed Gregory Schneider as General Counsel, having previously served as Hedera’s Deputy General Counsel. The Board has appointed Kate Ball, Director of Legal Operations & Senior Counsel, as Secretary.