According to Foresight News , Hyperion DeFi, Inc. (NASDAQ: HYPD) announced the appointment of Hyunsu Jung as CEO, effective immediately. Jung's appointment marks a significant milestone in the company's strategic priorities for 2026. Since June 2025, he has served as the company's Chief Investment Officer, focusing on developing on-chain business, enhancing operational integrity, and expanding institutional relationships. Prior to this, Jung worked at DARMA Capital, where he designed and implemented diversified digital asset strategies.
In addition, the company announced David Knox as Chief Financial Officer on September 29, 2025. Knox has extensive experience in capital markets and financial services, having served in executive roles at PayPal, SoFi, and Cantor Fitzgerald. He will be primarily responsible for enhancing the company’s financial infrastructure and building a trust bridge between Hyperion DeFi and traditional capital markets and decentralized finance.
In addition, Robert Rubenstein will join the firm as General Counsel on January 12, 2026. Rubenstein has nearly 30 years of legal and compliance experience, having led legal and business development functions for numerous multinational corporations and managed over $20 billion in complex corporate transactions.
