Appointment of non-executive director
The Board of CC Japan Income & Growth Trust plc is pleased to announce that it has appointed Kate Cornish-Bowden as a non-executive director of the Company with effect from 3 September 2018.
Kate worked for Morgan Stanley Investment Management for 12 years, where she was a Managing Director and head of Morgan Stanley Investment Management's Global Core Equity business. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Kate worked for M&G Investment Management where she spent two years as a research analyst. Kate is a non-executive Director of Finsbury Growth & Income Trust plc and a non-executive Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee of Calculus VCT plc. She is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), holds a Masters in Business Administration (MBA), and has completed the Financial Times Non-Executive Director Diploma. She is also a Mentor for The Prince's Trust.
Harry Wells, Chairman said:-
"We are delighted that Kate has agreed to join the Board. She has considerable experience and expertise in many facets of financial services, not least in appreciating the changing landscape for investment in Japan, and we are confident that she will make a valuable contribution to the Company."
There are no other matters to disclose in respect of Kate Cornish-Bowden pursuant to paragraph 9.6.13R of the UKLA's Listing Rules.
Enquiries:
Anthony Lee / Ciara McKillop
PraxisIFM Fund Services (UK) Limited
+44 (0)20 7653 9690
22 August 2018