Directorate Change

RNS Number : 2579M

Murray International Trust PLC

26 April 2018

 

MURRAY INTERNATIONAL TRUST PLC (the "Company")

Legal Entity Identifier (LEI):  549300BP77JO5Y8LM553

26 April 2018

Appointment of New Director

The Board of Murray International Trust PLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Claire Binyon as an independent non-executive Director of the Company with effect from 1 May 2018. 

Dr Kevin Carter, Chairman, commented on the appointment:

"I would like to welcome Claire to the Board.  Claire is a chartered accountant who, following an early career in corporate finance in the City, has embarked on a successful career working for global multinationals in areas of corporate development, strategic planning and finance.  Claire is currently group corporate development director at Fenner PLC having previously served as head of strategy and corporate development at DS Smith Plc following similar roles in other multinational companies including Cadbury plc and InBev S.A.  Claire brings significant corporate and strategic knowledge and perspective to the Board."

There are no other disclosures required to be made for Ms Binyon in respect of paragraphs 9.6.13 (1) - (6) of the Financial Conduct Authority's Listing Rules.

Ms Binyon does not hold any interests in any of the Company's shares.

Directorate

The Company confirms that, as indicated in the Annual Report and financial statements, Mr Jim Best is retiring as a Director of the Company with effect from the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting ("AGM") today.  The Directors would like to reiterate their thanks and appreciation for the contribution made by Mr Best as a Director and latterly as Senior Independent Director of the Company.  Mr Peter Dunscombe will become Senior Independent Director with effect from the close of business at today's AGM.

Aberdeen Asset Management PLC

Company Secretary

 

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