Change in Portfolio Manager

RNS Number : 5860C

Pacific Horizon Investment Tst PLC

18 March 2014

 

PACIFIC HORIZON INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

Change in Portfolio Manager

Baillie Gifford & Co has, following consultation with the Board, appointed Ewan Markson-Brown as portfolio manager of Pacific Horizon Investment Trust PLC with immediate effect.  Roderick Snell will continue to be the deputy and Mike Gush will continue to provide input as a member of the Emerging Markets Department, which covers Asian equities.

"The team based approach to stock-picking and the consistent investment philosophy and process, adopted by Baillie Gifford, ensures a smooth transition in portfolio responsibilities and investment style." - Jean Matterson, Chairman.

Ewan Markson-Brown (34) joined Baillie Gifford in September 2013 where he has specific responsibility for covering the Korean and ASEAN markets.  Prior to joining Baillie Gifford he had been a Senior Vice President, Emerging Market Equities, at PIMCO Europe and prior to that a portfolio manager covering Asian equities at Newton Investment Management.  In total he has 14 years' investment experience.

Baillie Gifford & Co

Company Secretaries

18 March 2014

 

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