Ava Labs Management Restructuring: Charley Cooper Named President, John Wu Transitions to Senior Advisor
2026-08-19 04:48
Odaily News – Ava Labs former President John Wu announced that Charley Cooper has been appointed President of Ava Labs, where he will oversee day-to-day operations and drive the next phase of growth. Cooper previously served at the U.S. Department of Defense, the CFTC, as well as traditional financial institutions such as Deutsche Bank and State Street, and brings over a decade of blockchain industry experience. In addition, Lydia Chiu has officially assumed the role of CFO, having previously served as Interim CFO.
John Wu will transition to Senior Advisor at Ava Labs, where he will continue to contribute to long-term strategy and focus on deepening Avalanche's relationships with Wall Street and Silicon Valley.
