Alliance Trust PLC : Directorate change

DIRECTORATE CHANGE

Alliance Trust PLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Gregor Stewart as a non-executive director of the Company with effect from 1 December 2014.

Gregor is currently a professional adviser to international financial services groups. He was Finance Director for the Insurance Division of Lloyds Banking Group from 2009 to 2012, having previously been a partner in Ernst & Young LLP's financial services practice from 1999 to 2008.

Mrs Karin Forseke, Chair of Alliance Trust PLC, said: "I am delighted to welcome Gregor to the Board of Alliance Trust. His extensive experience working with companies in the financial services industry, both in the UK and overseas, will be invaluable to us. I very much look forward to working with him."

There are no matters requiring to be disclosed pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13 (1) to (6).

Enquiries: 

Conor McClafferty
Finsbury
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.finsbury.com

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Source: Alliance Trust PLC via Globenewswire

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