5 August 2019
Allianz Technology Trust PLC
Board Appointment
The Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Neeta Patel as a non-executive director of Allianz Technology Trust PLC with effect from 1 September 2019.
Neeta is currently the CEO of the Centre for Entrepreneurs, a board advisor for Tech London Advocates and an entrepreneur mentor-in-residence at London Business School. She is also a member of the newly appointed advisory board at City Ventures, the entrepreneurship hub at City University, London and a non-executive director for various startups.
Neeta will be bringing over 33 years of experience in the technology sector to the Board, having in the past led enterprise-wide web and technology implementation for Legal & General, ft.com - the Financial Times's online news portal - and for the British Council, the government's overseas education and cultural agency.
Neeta will be a member of the Audit, Management Engagement and Nomination Committees on appointment.
Robert Jeens said:
"I am delighted that Neeta Patel will be joining our Board in September. She brings a wealth of experience of evolving technologies and we look forward to working with her."
There are no other details requiring disclosure in respect of this appointment under paragraph 9.6.13 of the Listing Rules of the FCA.
For further information please contact:
Stephanie Carbonneil
Managing Director
Head of Investment Trusts
Allianz Global Investors
020 3246 7256