Jay Jacobs Appointed as New CEO of iShares Delaware Trust Sponsor LLC

Summary

On March 27, 2026, Jay Jacobs was appointed as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of iShares Delaware Trust Sponsor LLC, succeeding Shannon Ghia who resigned the same day. Mr. Jacobs, a Managing Director of BlackRock, Inc., brings extensive experience in equity ETFs and will oversee the overall product strategy, thought leadership, and client engagement for BlackRock's U.S. index and active equity ETF business. Ms. Ghia's resignation was not due to any dispute or disagreement with the Sponsor or the Trust.