iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF Sponsor Appoints BlackRock MD Jay Jacobs as New President & CEO

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Jay Jacobs, a BlackRock Managing Director and U.S. Head of Equity ETFs, has been appointed President and CEO of the sponsor for the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF, replacing Shannon Ghia.

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• New President & CEO Appointed

  Effective March 27, 2026, Jay Jacobs was appointed to the Board of Directors and as President and Chief Executive Officer of iShares Delaware Trust Sponsor LLC, the sponsor of the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF.

• Experienced BlackRock Executive

  Mr. Jacobs is a Managing Director of BlackRock, Inc. and has served as the U.S. Head of Equity ETFs at BlackRock since April 7, 2025, overseeing product strategy and client engagement for BlackRock's U.S. equity ETF business.

• Previous CEO Resigns Amicably

  Shannon Ghia resigned as a Director, President, and Chief Executive Officer of the Sponsor, effective March 27, 2026. Her resignation was not due to any dispute or disagreement with the Sponsor or Trust.

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This filing announces a significant leadership change for the sponsor of the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF. The appointment of Jay Jacobs, a Managing Director and U.S. Head of Equity ETFs at BlackRock, as President and CEO of the Sponsor brings substantial experience in the ETF space. This move signals BlackRock's commitment to the new Staked Ethereum Trust, placing a high-caliber executive at its helm. The amicable departure of the previous CEO, Shannon Ghia, mitigates potential negative sentiment.