Leadership Changes at Grayscale
In a recent announcement, Grayscale Investments, the operator of the popular Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), has revealed that two prominent executives from its board of directors, Barry Silbert and Mark Murphy, have resigned. The resignations will be effective from January 1, 2024. Additionally, the company has announced the appointment of Mark Shifke as the new Chairman of the Board.
The official 8-K filing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission provides details about the upcoming changes in Grayscale’s leadership structure. According to the filing, Silbert and Murphy informed the Sole Member of Sponsor about their decision to step down from the board of directors. As part of these changes, Mark Shifke, Matthew Kummell, and Edward McGee have been appointed to the Board, with Shifke taking on the role of Chairman.
Mark Shifke Assumes Chairman Position
Mark Shifke, who is currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer of Digital Currency Group (DCG), will bring a wealth of experience to his new position as board chairman. With almost four decades in the financial and fintech sectors, Shifke has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs, specializing in M&A Structuring and Advisory as well as Tax Asset Investments. He started his career as a partner at Davis Polk and holds degrees from Tulane University and New York University School of Law.
The newly appointed board members joining Shifke are Matthew Kummell and Edward McGee. Kummell currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Operations at DCG while McGee retains his role as Chief Financial Officer of Grayscale Investments. Prior to joining Grayscale, McGee held positions at Goldman Sachs and Ernst & Young, focusing on accounting policy and financial reporting.
Hot Take: Bitcoin’s Current Trading Status
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