According to BlockBeats, the Sui Foundation has announced the appointment of Christian Thompson as its new head, effective December 23. Before joining Mysten Labs and the Sui Foundation, Thompson served as Deputy Chief Information Security Officer at Meta and was an early member of the Libra/Diem project. He also founded Knowledge Preserve and OnDetail, and has nearly a decade of experience in law enforcement. Additionally, Thompson established The Capital Quorum and co-founded the Capitola Public Safety and Community Services Foundation.
Thompson is expected to leverage his extensive experience in technology, finance, and blockchain to enhance the engagement of Sui enthusiasts, developers, and its growing global community.