HENDERSON INVESTMENT FUNDS LIMITED
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 Julian Chillingworth as a non‑executive director to the Board with effect from the Board Meeting immediately prior to the Annual General Meeting on 25 February 2015, 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 Julian has agreed to join us bringing to the Board his valuable investment experience from his extensive career. He was formerly Head of Gross Funds which incorporated Pension Funds and Charities at Investec and was Head of Equities at Hambros. He is currently the Chief Investment Officer for Rathbone Brothers 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 Chillingworth.
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 Investment Funds Limited
Telephone: 020 7818 3349
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