IBIT Sponsor Appoints BlackRock's Jay Jacobs as New President and CEO

iShares Delaware Trust Sponsor LLC, the sponsor of the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT), announced a change in leadership. Jay Jacobs has been appointed as the new President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director, succeeding Shannon Ghia, who has resigned from these roles.

Key Details

• New Leadership: Jay Jacobs, a Managing Director at BlackRock and its U.S. Head of Equity ETFs, was appointed President, CEO, and a Director of the Sponsor.
• Executive Departure: Shannon Ghia resigned from her positions as President, CEO, and Director. The filing states her resignation was not due to any disagreement with the Sponsor or the Trust.
• Effective Date: Both the appointment of Mr. Jacobs and the resignation of Ms. Ghia were effective March 27, 2026.