Directorate Change

European Smaller Companies Tst PLC

09 October 2023

 

JANUS HENDERSON FUND MANAGEMENT UK LIMITED

THE EUROPEAN SMALLER COMPANIES TRUST PLC

Legal Entity Identifier:  213800N1B1HCQG2W4V90

 

9 October 2023

THE EUROPEAN SMALLER COMPANIES TRUST PLC

Appointment of non-executive director

The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC is pleased to announce the appointment of James Williams to the Board as a non-executive director with effect from 1 November 2023. 

James is chairman of Schroder AsiaPacific Fund plc and a non-executive director of Net Zero One Limited.  He has over 30 years' international business experience, including nearly 20 years in the investment banking industry, having held senior roles in Asia and Europe at ING Barings, ABN AMRO and Commerzbank.  Following his departure from Commerzbank, he became a partner at Saginaw Capital LLP until 2008.

Christopher Casey, the Chairman of the Board, commented, 'We are very pleased to welcome James to the Board.  He has a wealth of experience and is very familiar with the investment trust sector and financial markets.  He also has strong leadership skills and I believe I shall be leaving the Company in good hands when I retire at the annual general meeting in 2024.'

James will be a member of the Company's Audit Committee, Management Engagement Committee and Nomination and Remuneration Committee on appointment.

In accordance with paragraphs 9.6.13 (1) to (6) of the Listing Rules, there are no additional details to be disclosed in relation to James.

For further information, please contact:

Christopher Casey, Chairman The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC Telephone: [phone]
Dan Howe Head of Investment Trusts Janus Henderson Tel:  [phone]	Harriet Hall PR Manager Janus Henderson Investors Telephone:  [phone]

 

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