Directorate Change

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City of London Investment Trust PLC

13 August 2021

 

HENDERSON INVESTMENT FUNDS LIMITED

THE CITY OF LONDON INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

LEGAL ENTITY IDENTIFIER: 213800F3NOTF47H6AO55

 

13 August 2021

THE CITY OF LONDON INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

Appointment of New Non-Executive Director

The Board of The City of London Investment Trust plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Ominder Dhillon as a non-executive Director with effect from 1 September 2021. He will also be a member of the Audit Committee and the Nominations Committee.

Ominder brings to the Board strong investment knowledge across public and private markets, especially in regard to sustainable investing, sales and marketing expertise and a good understanding of governance and risk management. He was, until January 2020, Global Head of Institutional Distribution at M&G plc. Prior to that, from 2011 to 2015, he was Head of Distribution at Impax Asset Management. He is a Trustee of UK charity, Facing History and Ourselves.

Sir Laurie Magnus, Chairman of The City of London Investment Trust plc, said "Ominder has extensive experience of investment markets through his work in senior positions with a number of leading fund managers. My colleagues and I believe that he can make a valuable contribution to the Board of City of London and very much look forward to working with him."

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.

For further information, please contact:

Sally Porter Henderson Secretarial Services Limited Corporate Secretary to The City of London Investment Trust plc Telephone: [phone]

Laura Thomas Investment Trust PR Manager Janus Henderson Investors Telephone: [phone]

James de Sausmarez Director and Head of Investment Trusts Janus Henderson Investors Telephone: [phone]

 

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