THE BANKERS INVESTMENT TRUST PLC
HENDERSON INVESTMENT FUNDS LIMITED
LEGAL ENTITY IDENTIFIER: 213800B9YWXL3X1VMZ69
THE BANKERS INVESTMENT TRUST PLC
Appointment of new Non-Executive Director
In accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.11 the Board of The Bankers Investment Trust PLC today announces the following:
That the Company has appointed Mr Richard Huntingford to the Board as a non-executive director with effect from 26 September 2018. Richard has been involved in the media and marketing sector for more than 30 years and has held a number of executive and non-executive roles in listed and private businesses. These include: CEO of Chrysalis plc, founder of Heart FM; Chairman of Virgin Radio; Chairman of Wireless Group plc (formerly UTV Media plc) and Creston plc; and non-executive director of Virgin Mobile plc. He is currently Chairman of Future plc and Crown Place VCT plc and non-executive director of JPMorgan Mid Cap Investment Trust 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 Huntingford.
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
Janus Henderson Investors
Telephone: 020 7818 3349