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Kevin Boon Takes Over as Mysten Labs CEO From Evan Cheng

Edited by Steinar Vigdel Kolnes, Editor, Oslo

Kevin Boon succeeds Evan Cheng as Mysten Labs CEO, while Cheng stays on as CTO and takes charge of a new AI unit.

Kevin Boon Takes Over as Mysten Labs CEO From Evan Cheng

Mysten Labs has named Kevin Boon as its next CEO, succeeding Evan Cheng, according to The Defiant.

Cheng will continue as chief technology officer and directly oversee a newly established artificial intelligence business unit.

The new division will develop infrastructure for AI agents connected to Sui and Walrus, putting Cheng in charge of that effort alongside his CTO responsibilities.

Source: The Defiant

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