Sonic Labs posted on Sept. 28, 2025 that Mitchell Demeter had become its chief executive officer, and that Michael Kong , who had guided Fantom and then Sonic, would move to chief information officer and keep a seat on the board. Demeter held the job for 145 days. On Feb. 20, 2026, Sonic Labs wrote that he had transitioned out of his role, and Demeter posted on X, “I’ve moved on from my role with Sonic Labs. While my time there was brief, I’m grateful for the experience and wish the organization all the best.” Matt Visser took the title on June 19, 2026, the day Kong, Andre Cronje and David Richardson resigned from the board.
· Sonic Labs names Mitchell Demeter CEO as Michael Kong moves to chief information officer
Mitchell Demeter Runs Sonic Labs for 145 Days
Sonic Labs named Mitchell Demeter CEO on Sept. 28, 2025, when Michael Kong became chief information officer.

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- Andre Cronje
- David Richardson
- Evan Owens
- Kosta Kourkoumelis
- Matt Visser
- Michael KongSonic Labs, Chief Executive Officer (moving to chief information officer and board)
- Mitchell DemeterSonic Labs, Chief Executive Officer
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