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Jay Jacobs appointed President & CEO of iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF sponsor
iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF
- Jay Jacobs appointed to Board of Directors and as President & CEO of iShares Delaware Trust Sponsor LLC effective March 27, 2026.
- Shannon Ghia resigned as Director and President & CEO of the sponsor effective the same date; resignation not due to any dispute.
- Jacobs is BlackRock Managing Director, U.S. Head of Equity ETFs since April 2025, overseeing product strategy and client engagement.