Directorate Change

BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust plc

Appointment of Director:

The Board is pleased to announce that Mr Peter Baxter will be appointed as a
non-executive director of the Company with effect from 1 April 2015.

Mr Baxter has over 25 years' experience in the investment management industry.
He was chief executive of Old Mutual Asset Managers from 2005 until 2011,
having joined the firm in 2000 as chief investment officer. He previously
worked for Schroders and Hill Samuel in various equity analysis, fund
management and investment strategy roles. Mr Baxter is a member of the board of
Trust for London, where he chairs the investment committee.

Mr Baxter will also serve as a member of the Company's Audit and Management
Engagement Committee. He currently has no interest in the share capital of the
Company.

There are no further details or disclosures required under Section 9.6.13R
(1-6) of the Financial Conduct Authority Listing Rules.

Caroline Driscoll
Company Secretary

Date: 3 March 2015