Form 8-K · Current Report · Filed 2026-03-30
Jay Jacobs Appointed as New CEO of iShares Gold Trust Sponsor
On March 27, 2026, Jay Jacobs was appointed as the President and Chief Executive Officer of iShares Delaware Trust Sponsor LLC, the sponsor of iShares Gold Trust.
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- IAU IAU
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- Accession
- 0001437749-26-010475
- CIK
- 0001278680
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- High impact
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- Official filing on sec.gov ↗
Details
This appointment follows the resignation of Shannon Ghia, who stepped down as Director and CEO on the same date. Jay Jacobs, a Managing Director at BlackRock, brings extensive experience in equity ETFs and will lead the overall product strategy and client engagement for the Trust. Shannon Ghia's resignation was not due to any dispute with the Sponsor or the Trust.
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