HENDERSON GLOBAL INVESTORS
THE BANKERS INVESTMENT TRUST PLC
27 November 2008
THE BANKERS INVESTMENT TRUST PLC
Appointment of New Non-Executive Director
The Bankers Investment Trust PLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Matthew Thorne as a non-executive director to the Board with immediate effect from 27 November 2008.
Mr Thorne is an adviser to the Consensus Business Group. He was Group Finance Director of McCarthy & Stone plc and also Investment Director for Beazer plc. A qualified Chartered Accountant, he has significant experience as a finance director, predominantly in the property sector.
Mr Thorne is also a council member of Cheltenham Ladies College.
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 Thorne.
Mr Thorne currently holds 10,000 shares in the Company.
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For further information, please contact:
Alex Crooke
Fund Manager
The Bankers Investment Trust PLC
Telephone: 020 7818 4447
James de Sausmarez
Head of Investment Trusts
Henderson Global Investors
Telephone: 020 7818 3349