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Dirk Klee is the Country Head for Switzerland at BlackRock, where he has played a pivotal role in the firm’s expansion into digital assets. Under his leadership, BlackRock Switzerland co-developed and launched the iShares Bitcoin ETP — a landmark product offering institutional investors in Europe regulated access to Bitcoin via a Swiss special-purpose vehicle (SPV). The ETP features cold-storage custody, exemption from Swiss stamp tax, and a competitively low total expense ratio.

Klee sees this initiative as a vital bridge between the traditional and digital financial worlds, making Bitcoin exposure accessible, tax-efficient, and operationally seamless for asset allocators. His leadership reflects BlackRock’s broader strategic embrace of digital innovation and tokenized assets.

Assetization Focus:
ETPs as vehicles for regulated crypto access, bridging traditional finance and decentralized assets.

Key Figures:
→ Spearheaded the iShares Bitcoin ETP launch in Europe
→ Swiss-structured SPV with stamp tax exemption
→ Cold-storage custody via Coinbase
→ TER of 0.25%, temporarily lowered to 0.15%