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Get filing alertsGrayscale CFO Edward McGee departs; two internal SVPs named interim Co-CFOs
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, with no disagreement cited regarding operations, policies, or practices after 7 years of service.
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Kathryn Masci and Daniel Plourde, both Senior Vice Presidents of Finance since January 2026, appointed as interim Co-CFOs effective July 2, 2026.
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Masci has been with Grayscale since May 2020 in various finance roles and is a CPA; Plourde joined in September 2022 with over 20 years of financial services experience.
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Summary
Grayscale announced the departure of CFO Edward McGee effective July 2, 2026, citing personal reasons. The filing explicitly states McGee's exit was amicable, with no disagreement over company operations, policies, or practices after seven years of service. The company moved quickly to fill the gap by promoting two internal finance leaders—Kathryn Masci and Daniel Plourde—to serve as interim Co-CFOs.
Both were recently elevated to Senior Vice President roles in January 2026 and bring substantial institutional knowledge: Masci has been with Grayscale since 2020, while Plourde joined in 2022 with two decades of broader financial services experience. For investors, the interim designation signals Grayscale may conduct a search for a permanent CFO, introducing a period of transition in financial leadership.
The use of two co-leads rather than a single interim CFO is somewhat unusual but may reflect the complexity of managing a crypto ETF sponsor's finances. The amicable nature of McGee's departure and the internal promotions suggest operational continuity, though investors should watch for announcements of a permanent CFO appointment in coming months.
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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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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. The interim designation suggests the company may conduct a search for a permanent CFO.
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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 and was promoted to Senior Vice President of Finance in January 2026. She will also serve as Principal Financial and Accounting Officer of the registrant. Her background includes roles at Garrison Capital, Pzena Investment Management, and Ernst & Young, and 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 was promoted to Senior Vice President of Finance in January 2026. He has over 20 years of financial services experience, including prior roles at Gabelli Asset Management and State Street Global Advisors, with an MBA in Accounting from UMass Boston.
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