The Hedera Hashgraph Governance Council is designed to accommodate up to 39 members from various industries and regions around the world.
Currently, the Council consists of 31 leading organizations, each playing a key role in overseeing and developing the Hedera network.
Here is the list of current members:
1. Avery Dennison
Specializing in adhesive materials and labeling solutions.
2. Boeing
World leader in aeronautics and space.
3. Chainlink Labs
Provider of decentralized oracles for smart contracts.
4. DBS Bank
Singapore's leading bank with a presence in Asia.
5. Dentons
One of the largest international law firms.
6. Deutsche Telekom
European telecommunications giant.
7. FOR Piper
International law firm offering comprehensive legal services.
8. EDF (Electricity of France)
Main energy supplier in France.
9. eftpos
Australian electronic payment system.
10. FIS (Fidelity National Information Services)
Financial technology provider for financial institutions.
11. Google
Global technology giant, known for its search engine and online services.
12. IBM
Multinational company specializing in information technology.
13. Korean University
Leading academic institution in South Korea.
14. LG Electronics
South Korean consumer electronics company.
15. LSE (London School of Economics and Political Science)
Renowned academic institution in the United Kingdom.
16. Magalu (Magazine Luiza)
Large Brazilian distribution chain.
17. Nomura Holdings
Japanese financial group specializing in banking and investment services.
18. ServiceNow
Provider of IT service management platforms.
19. Shinhan Bank
One of the major commercial banks in South Korea.
20. Standard Bank Group
Major banking group in Africa.
21. Swirlds
Creator of the Hashgraph algorithm and permanent member of the Council.
22. Tata Communications
Indian telecommunications and digital solutions provider.
23. University College London (UCL)
Leading academic institution in the UK.
24. Wipro
Indian company specializing in IT services and consulting.
25. Zain Group
Leading telecommunications operator in the Middle East and North Africa.
26. Ubisoft
French video game publisher recognized worldwide.
27. Aquant
Provider of digital identity and verification solutions.
28. Worldpay
Global payment service provider.
29. Swinburne University of Technology
Australian-based academic institution specializing in technology.
30. Deloitte
One of the largest professional services firms in the world.
31. UCL (University College London)
Leading academic institution in the UK.
Each Council member brings their specific expertise to ensure the governance, stability and continued evolution of the Hedera network.
This diversity ensures effective decentralization and balanced representation of global interests.