HENDERSON GLOBAL INVESTORS
THE BANKERS INVESTMENT TRUST PLC
THE BANKERS INVESTMENT TRUST PLC
Appointment of New Non-Executive Director
The Bankers Investment Trust PLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr David Wild as a non‑executive director to the Board with effect from the Board Meeting immediately prior to the
Annual General Meeting on 26 February 2014, when he will be seeking appointment by
shareholders.
Mr Richard Killingbeck, Chairman of The Bankers Investment Trust PLC, said "the Directors and I are delighted that David has agreed to join us bringing to the Board his valuable commercial experience from his extensive career in the retail business. He was formerly Chief Executive at Halfords Plc and was also President of the German division of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. He is currently the Senior Independent Director for Premier Foods plc and a non-executive director of Domino's Pizza plc."
In accordance with paragraphs 9.6.13 (1) to (6) of the Listing Rules, it is confirmed that there are no additional details to be disclosed in relation to Mr Wild.
For further information, please contact:
Richard Killingbeck
Chairman
The Bankers Investment Trust PLC
Telephone: 020 7818 4233
Alex Crooke
Fund Manager
The Bankers Investment Trust PLC
Telephone: 020 7818 4447
James de Sausmarez
Head of Investment Trusts
Henderson Global Investors
Telephone: 020 7818 3349
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