Directorate Change

RNS Number : 7763F

Murray International Trust PLC

29 April 2014

 



MURRAY INTERNATIONAL TRUST PLC (the "Company")

29 April 2014

Appointment of New Director

The Board of Murray International Trust PLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr David Hardie as an independent non-executive Director of the Company with effect from 1 May 2014. 

Dr Kevin Carter, Chairman, commented on the appointment:

"I would like to welcome David to the Board.  David is a corporate lawyer by background and was until recently a partner of UK law firm, Dundas & Wilson (now part of CMS), where he was a partner for over 30 years and where he previously held various positions including head of corporate, managing partner and chairman.  David is also head of venture philanthropy at Inspiring Scotland."

There are no other disclosures required to be made for David in respect of paragraphs 9.6.13 (1) - (6) of the Financial Conduct Authority's Listing Rules.

Directorate

The Company confirms that, as indicated in the Annual Report and financial statements, Mr Fred Shedden is retiring as a Director of the Company with effect from the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting today.  The Directors would like to reiterate their thanks and appreciation for the contribution made by Fred as a Director of the Company and in his previous role as Chairman of the Audit Committee.

 

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