Appointment of new Chairman

RNS Number : 0422E

VinaCapital Vietnam Opp. Fund Ld

07 May 2013

 



7 May 2013

  
VinaCapital Vietnam Opportunity Fund Limited

Appointment of new Chairman

VinaCapital Vietnam Opportunity Fund Limited (the "Company" or "VOF"), an AIM-quoted investment company established to target key growth segments within Vietnam, announces that Steve Bates has been appointed the role of Chairman of the Company, effective 1 May 2013. Mr. Bates will replace Bill Vanderfelt, who has retired as Chairman and is leaving the board after over eight years of service to VOF. Bill has been Chairman since 2008. 
  
Incoming Chairman, Steve Bates stated, "We thank Bill for his significant contribution to the Company over the years. He has been involved in the Company since its early days and has been an important influence on good practice as it has grown. He has now decided to retire and the Board wishes him well as he leaves the stage." 

More information on the Company is available at www.vinacapital.com/vof

Enquiries:

David Dropsey

VinaCapital Investment Management Limited

Investor Relations/Communications

[phone]

[e-mail]

Philip Secrett

Grant Thornton UK LLP, Nominated Adviser

[phone]

[e-mail]

Hiroshi Funaki

Edmond de Rothschild Securities, Broker

[phone]

[e-mail]  

David Benda / Hugh Jonathan

Numis Securities Limited, Broker

[phone]

[e-mail]

Andrew Walton

FTI Consulting, Public Relations (London)

[phone]

[e-mail]

 

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