iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF names Jay Jacobs CEO of sponsor, replacing Shannon Ghia
Effective March 27, 2026, Jay Jacobs was appointed to the board and as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Trust's sponsor, iShares Delaware Trust Sponsor LLC, while Shannon Ghia resigned from both roles. The filing states Ghia's resignation was not due to any dispute or disagreement with the sponsor or the Trust over operations, policies or practices. The change affects who leads the sponsor that manages the ETF.
Key points
- Jay Jacobs appointed to the sponsor's board and as President and CEO on March 27, 2026
- Jacobs is a Managing Director of BlackRock and has been U.S. Head of Equity ETFs since April 7, 2025
- Shannon Ghia resigned as sponsor director and as President and CEO effective March 27, 2026
- Filing states Ghia's resignation was not related to any dispute or disagreement on Trust matters
The filing
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