Grayscale Appoints Vanourny to Drive Index ETFs, Private Fund Growth
GLNK•Grayscale appointed industry veteran Steve Vanourny as Head of Index to oversee expansion of its index platform across ETFs, private funds, on-chain wrappers and related investment products. The move coincides with the Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF posting the highest year-to-date net inflows among peers, underscoring product momentum.
1. Appointment of Steve Vanourny
Grayscale named Steve Vanourny as Head of Index, reporting to CEO Peter Mintzberg and joining the Leadership Team. This newly created role underscores the firm’s focus on broadening its index platform offerings.
2. Role and Responsibilities
Vanourny will oversee expansion of the index platform across ETFs, private funds, on-chain wrappers and other structures. He will manage protocol relationships and lead index product strategy and lifecycle management to capture evolving market opportunities.
3. Background and Experience
Vanourny joins from ProShares, where he led product development and strategy on its ETF platform, and previously co-founded Continuum Capital Managers. Earlier roles at State Street included Global Head of Investment Analytics and Strategy, where he helped launch its front-to-back investment platform.
4. Strategic Context and Momentum
The appointment comes as Grayscale’s Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF achieved the highest year-to-date net inflows among competitors, reflecting strong product demand. This leadership expansion aims to accelerate development of innovative, investor-focused index products.
