The Tezos Foundation faced a management controversy about the use of raised funds by foundation president Johann Gevers. Johann Gevers resigned on February 22, 2018. The current Tezos Foundation Council has five members: Ryan Jesperson (President), Michel Mauny, Marylène Micheloud, Lars Haussmann, and Hubertus Thonhauser. Ryan Lackey was appointed in July 2019 as the 6th member of the Council.