Appointment of New Director

RNS Number : 0908E

JPMorgan Smaller Cos IT PLC

04 February 2015

 



JPMorgan Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc

Appointment of New Director

The Board of JPMorgan Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc (the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Impey as an independent non-executive Director of the Company, with effect from 16th March 2015.

Andrew is responsible for managing both equity and balanced portfolios at OLIM. He has over 25 years experience as a fund manager and has managed a broad range of funds including several investment trusts. Prior to joining OLIM in 2009, Andrew was Chief Investment Officer at Singer & Friedlander Investment Management. In addition to his CIO responsibilities, Andrew managed the charity portfolios. Earlier in his career Andrew worked at Dresdner RCM, River and Mercantile Investment Management and Strauss Turnbull & Co specialising in UK small and mid capitalisation equities.

Andrew does not currently hold any shares in the Company.

Michael Quicke, chairman, stated "The Board is delighted to welcome Andrew Impey and looks forward to his contribution."

There is no further information to be disclosed under Listing Rule 9.6.13 R (2) to (6).

4th February 2015

For further information:

Divya Amin

JPMorgan Funds Limited

020 7742 4000

 

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