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Management ChangeSep 28, 2026, 11:06 AM

SPDR Gold Trust Sponsor Appoints Joan A. Binstock to Board

AI Summary

World Gold Trust Services, LLC, the sponsor of SPDR® Gold Trust, has appointed Joan A. Binstock to its Board of Directors and Audit Committee, effective September 28, 2026. Ms. Binstock, 72, brings a wealth of experience from her advisory role at Lovell Minnick Partners and previous executive positions, including CFO at Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC. Her diverse board experience spans various financial institutions and investment funds.

Key Highlights

  • Joan A. Binstock appointed to the Board of Directors and Audit Committee of World Gold Trust Services, LLC, the sponsor of SPDR® Gold Trust.
  • Ms. Binstock brings extensive financial and operational experience, including prior roles as CFO at Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC and COO at Morgan Grenfell Asset Management.
  • Her past directorships include Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund, Brown Brothers Harriman US Mutual Funds, and KKR Real Estate Select Trust, Inc.
  • Ms. Binstock is a licensed Certified Public Accountant with an MBA from New York University.