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Get filing alertsGrayscale Ethereum Staking Mini ETF CFO Edward McGee departs; two interim Co-CFOs named
Filed July 2, 2026 · Period ending June 26, 2026 · ~1 min read
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CFO Edward McGee stepped down effective July 2, 2026, for personal reasons, not due to any disagreement with the company or its operations.
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Kathryn Masci and Daniel Plourde, both Senior Vice Presidents of Finance, appointed as interim Co-CFOs effective July 2, 2026.
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Masci has been with Grayscale since May 2020 and is a CPA; Plourde joined in September 2022 and has over 20 years of financial services experience.
Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation verify on EDGAR →
Summary
Grayscale Ethereum Staking Mini ETF disclosed a CFO transition effective July 2, 2026. Edward McGee, who served as Chief Financial Officer for seven years, stepped down for personal reasons. The filing explicitly states his departure was not due to any disagreement with the company or matters relating to operations, policies, or practices.
The sponsor appointed two internal candidates as interim Co-CFOs: Kathryn Masci and Daniel Plourde, both Senior Vice Presidents of Finance. Masci has been with Grayscale since May 2020 and brings CPA credentials; Plourde joined in September 2022 and has over 20 years of financial services experience. Both are familiar with the organization's operations, which should support continuity during the transition. The use of "interim" signals the sponsor may conduct a broader search for a permanent CFO.
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Event · Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation
Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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Edward McGee, the current Chief Financial Officer, Principal Financial and Accounting Officer and member of the Board of Managers of Grayscale Investments Sponsors, LLC, as applicable, who has decided to step down from his position effective July 2, 2026. Mr. McGee is stepping down for personal reasons and not due to any disagreement with the Company or any matter relating to Grayscale’s operations, policies or practices.
Edward McGee stepped down as CFO effective July 2, 2026, for personal reasons. The filing explicitly states his departure was not due to any disagreement with the company or matters relating to operations, policies, or practices, and that he leaves on good terms after 7 years of service.
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Grayscale Operating, LLC, the sole member of Grayscale Investments Sponsors, LLC, has approved the appointment of Kathryn Masci, Senior Vice President, Finance, and Daniel Plourde, Senior Vice President, Finance, to serve as Co-Chief Financial Officers of Grayscale Investments Sponsors, LLC on an interim basis, effective July 2, 2026
Kathryn Masci and Daniel Plourde were appointed as interim Co-CFOs effective July 2, 2026. Both are internal promotions from Senior Vice President roles. Ms. Masci also became Principal Financial and Accounting Officer of the registrant and was appointed to the Board of Managers.
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Kathryn Masci has served as Senior Vice President of Finance of Grayscale since January 2026 and has been with Grayscale since May 2020. Prior to serving as Senior Vice President of Finance, Ms. Masci held various finance and accounting roles at Grayscale.
Kathryn Masci has been with Grayscale since May 2020, most recently as Senior Vice President of Finance since January 2026. She previously held various finance and accounting roles at Grayscale and has prior experience at Garrison Capital, Pzena Investment Management, and Ernst & Young. She is a CPA licensed in New York.
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Daniel Plourde has served as Senior Vice President of Finance of Grayscale since January 2026, after joining the firm as Vice President in September 2022, and has served as Assistant Treasurer of the Grayscale Funds Trust since 2025. Mr. Plourde has over 20 years of financial services experience, including senior roles in treasury, fund administration, and financial planning.
Daniel Plourde joined Grayscale in September 2022 and has served as Senior Vice President of Finance since January 2026. He has over 20 years of financial services experience, including prior roles at Gabelli Asset Management and State Street Global Advisors, and has served as Assistant Treasurer of the Grayscale Funds Trust since 2025.
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