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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · iShares Silver Trust (SLV)

iShares Silver Trust: Jay Jacobs named CEO of sponsor after Shannon Ghia resigns

Neutral Impact 4 of 5 leadership Written later

The sponsor of iShares Silver Trust (SLV) named Jay Jacobs as its President and CEO and to its board on March 27, 2026, after Shannon Ghia resigned from both roles effective the same day. The filing says Ghia's resignation was not due to any dispute with the sponsor or the Trust over its operations, policies or practices. This is a leadership change at the entity that manages the Trust.

Key points

  • Jay Jacobs appointed to the board and as President and CEO of iShares Delaware Trust Sponsor LLC on March 27, 2026.
  • Jacobs is a Managing Director at BlackRock and has been U.S. Head of Equity ETFs since April 7, 2025.
  • Shannon Ghia resigned as a sponsor director and as President and CEO effective March 27, 2026, with no dispute disclosed.

The filing

CompanyiShares Silver Trust (SLV)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECMar 30, 2026, 9:49 PM ET
Accession number0001437749-26-010478

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 9, 2026, 8:36 AM ET, from this filing only. Written later: this filing was briefed after the fact, when past filings were added to the site, so the brief may be read with hindsight; the filing itself is the record of what was known on March 30, 2026.

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