Directorate Change

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Bankers Investment Trust PLC

11 March 2020

 

THE BANKERS INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

HENDERSON INVESTMENT FUNDS LIMITED

LEGAL ENTITY IDENTIFIER: 213800B9YWXL3X1VMZ69

 

11 March 2020

THE BANKERS INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

(the 'Company')

Appointment of new Non-Executive Director

In accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.11, the Board of The Bankers Investment Trust PLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Richard West as a non-executive director with effect from 1 April 2020.  Mr West will also be a member of the Audit, Management Engagement and Nominations Committees.

Richard West has more than 30 years' experience in investment management, latterly at UBS Global Asset Management (previously Phillips & Drew Fund Management) in a variety of positions, including Head of Global Equity Research, Head of European Equities and Head of UK Equities.  Prior to UBS, he worked for Crown Financial Management as Head of UK Equities and for Norwich Union as an economist and then as a UK equities portfolio manager.

Ms Sue Inglis, Chairman of The Bankers Investment Trust PLC, said "We are delighted that Richard has agreed to join the Board, bringing his valuable investment experience from his extensive career".

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 West.

For further information, please contact:

Sue Inglis

Chairman

The Bankers Investment Trust PLC

Telephone: [phone]

Alex Crooke

Fund Manager

The Bankers Investment Trust PLC

Telephone: [phone]

James de Sausmarez

Head of Investment Trusts

Janus Henderson Investors

Telephone: [phone]

Laura Thomas

PR Manager, Investment Trusts

Henderson International Income Trust plc

Telephone: [phone]

 

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