HENDERSON GLOBAL INVESTORS
HENDERSON TR PACIFIC INVESTMENT TRUST PLC
26 NOVEMBER 2008
HENDERSON TR PACIFIC INVESTMENT TRUST PLC
Appointment of Non-Executive Director
Henderson TR Pacific Investment Trust plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs Alexandra Mackesy as a non-executive director to the Board with effect from today, Wednesday, 26 November 2008.
Mrs Mackesy is a non-executive director of The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust Plc. Since 2000, she has worked as a part-time consultant at Credit Suisse. Prior to this, she held posts in Hong Kong with Credit Suisse as Director, Head of Hong Kong and China Equity Research, JP Morgan as Director, Asian Equity Research, and with SBC Warburg/SG Warburg as Director, Hong Kong Equity Research.
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 Mrs Mackesy.
For further information please contact:
David Robins
Chairman
Henderson TR Pacific Investment Trust plc
Telephone: 020 3259 4028
Andrew Beal
Fund Manager
Henderson TR Pacific Investment Trust plc
Telephone: 020 7818 4314
James de Sausmarez
Head of Investment Trusts
Henderson Global Investors
Telephone: 020 7818 3349
Sarah Gibbons-Cook
Investor Relations and PR Manager
Henderson Global Investors
Telephone: 020 7818 3198