8-KLeadership Changes

SPDR GOLD TRUST 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Oct 13, 2022)

Filed October 13, 2022For Securities:GLD

Summary

SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) has announced a key leadership change within its sponsor, World Gold Trust Services, LLC. On October 13, 2022, Amanda Krichman was appointed as the Principal Financial and Accounting Officer of the Sponsor. This role is critical for overseeing the financial and accounting operations that directly impact the Trust. Ms. Krichman brings a strong background in financial services, particularly within the exchange-traded fund (ETF) space. Her prior experience includes significant roles at Goldman Sachs Asset Management and New York Life Investments, where she was involved in registered fund services and ETF product development. Investors may find this appointment reassuring given her established expertise in managing financial and accounting functions for investment products. The change signifies continuity in experienced financial leadership for the Trust's operations.

Key Highlights

  • 1Appointment of Amanda Krichman as Principal Financial and Accounting Officer of World Gold Trust Services, LLC.
  • 2Ms. Krichman's appointment is effective October 13, 2022.
  • 3Ms. Krichman possesses substantial experience in the ETF industry.
  • 4Previous roles include Vice President and Head US Registered Funds Services at Goldman Sachs Asset Management.
  • 5Held positions in ETF Product Development at New York Life Investments.
  • 6Her background includes various roles at Goldman Sachs Asset Management.
  • 7This change relates to the leadership of the Trust's sponsor, not directly to the Trust's underlying gold holdings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Amanda Krichman is the newly appointed Principal Financial and Accounting Officer of World Gold Trust Services, LLC, the sponsor of SPDR Gold Trust (GLD).

The appointment of Ms. Krichman brings experienced financial and accounting leadership to the Trust's sponsor. Her background in registered funds and ETF product development suggests a focus on sound financial oversight and operational management, which is beneficial for investor confidence.

No, this filing specifically concerns a change in the financial and accounting officer of the Trust's sponsor. It does not directly impact the Trust's physical gold holdings or its investment objective.

Ms. Krichman has extensive experience in the financial services industry, including roles such as Vice President and Head US Registered Funds Services at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, and Director of ETF Product Development at New York Life Investments.