Directorate Change

Henderson TR Pacific Inv. Trust PLC
29 October 2007


HENDERSON GLOBAL INVESTORS

HENDERSON TR PACIFIC INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

29 OCTOBER 2007



                   HENDERSON TR PACIFIC INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

                     Appointment of Non-Executive Director


Henderson TR Pacific Investment Trust plc is pleased to announce the appointment
of David Brief as a non-executive director to the Board with effect from Monday,
19 November 2007.  David Brief who is 54 is Chief Investment Officer of BAE
Systems Pension Funds Investment Management Limited.  Mr Brief is one of the
UK's most experienced pensions investment executives with almost thirty years in
the investment business.

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
Brief.


For further information please contact:

David Robins
Chairman
Henderson TR Pacific Investment Trust plc
Telephone: [phone]

Andrew Beal
Fund Manager
Henderson TR Pacific Investment Trust plc
Telephone: [phone]

James de Sausmarez
Head of Investment Trusts
Henderson Global Investors
Telephone: [phone]

Sarah Gibbons-Cook
Investor Relations and PR Manager
Henderson Global Investors
Telephone: [phone]


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