Aberdeen Standard Asia Focus PLC (the "Company")
Legal Entity Identifier (LEI): 5493000FBZP1J92OQY70
1 December 2020
Directorate Appointment of Audit Chair
The Company confirms that, as indicated in the Annual Report and financial statements for the year ended 31 July 2020, Mr Philip Yea has retired as a Director of the Company with effect from the conclusion of today's Annual General Meeting. The Directors would like to reiterate their sincere thanks to Mr Yea for his significant contribution as a Director since his appointment in 2014 and latterly for his expert guidance as Audit Committee Chairman. With effect from the conclusion of today's Annual General Meeting Ms Debby Guthrie has been appointed Chair of the Audit Committee.
Aberdeen Asset Management PLC
Company Secretary