HENDERSON GLOBAL INVESTORS
THE CITY OF LONDON INVESTMENT TRUST PLC
8 December 2008
THE CITY OF LONDON INVESTMENT TRUST PLC
Appointment of Non-Executive Director
The City of London Investment Trust plc is pleased to announce the appointment of David Brief as a non-executive director to the Board with effect from 1 January 2009.
Mr Brief is Chief Investment Officer of BAE Systems Pension Funds Investment Management Limited and a non-executive director of Henderson TR Pacific Investment Trust plc. Mr Brief is one of the UK's most experienced pensions investment executives with thirty years in the investment business.
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 Brief.
For further information please contact:
Job Curtis
Portfolio Manager
The City of London Investment Trust plc
Telephone: 020 7818 4367
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
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