HENDERSON HIGH INCOME TRUST PLC
HENDERSON INVESTMENT FUNDS LIMITED
LEGAL ENTITY IDENTIFIER 213800OEXAGFSF7Y6G11
18 December 2018
HENDERSON HIGH INCOME TRUST PLC
Appointment of a New Director
Henderson High Income Trust plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Jonathan Silver as a non-executive director of the Company with effect from 2 January 2019.
Jonathan is a non-executive director and Chairman of the Audit Committee of both Spirent Communications plc and Invesco Income Growth Trust plc. He is also a non-executive director, Vice Chairman and Audit Committee Chairman of East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust. He was Chief Financial Officer on the main Board of Laird PLC until he retired in May 2015, having held that position since 1994. Prior to 1994, he held various senior financial positions within Laird PLC, which he joined in 1986. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland.
In accordance with paragraphs 9.6.13 (1) to (6) of the Listing Rules, it is confirmed that, other than the directorships listed above, there are no details to be disclosed in relation to Jonathan Silver.
For further information, please contact:
Wendy King
Henderson Secretarial Services Limited
Corporate Secretary to Henderson High Income Trust plc
Telephone: 020 7818 4233
James de Sausmarez
Director & Head of Investment Trusts
Janus Henderson Investors
Telephone: 020 7818 3349
Laura Thomas
Investment Trust PR Manager
Janus Henderson Investors
Telephone: 020 7818 2636