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materiality 0.30
Principal Executive Officer of SPDR Gold MiniShares sponsor changes to Jonathan Spiegel
World Gold Trust
- Joseph R. Cavatoni stepped down as PEO of sponsor effective Feb 9, 2026, to expand role at World Gold Council.
- Jonathan D. Spiegel appointed as new PEO, effective immediately on Feb 9, 2026.
- Spiegel joined WGC on Jan 13, 2026 as CEO of Funds; prior role was Director & Head of ETF Product Development at New York Life Investment Management.
- Departure is not due to any disagreement on operations, policies, or practices of the Trust.