The Company is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has appointed Abigail Rotheroe as a non-executive director of the Company. Abigail will also be a member of the Company’s Audit, Management Engagement and Nominations Committees. Her appointment will be effective from 1 March 2024.

Abigail is a CFA Charterholder and brings over 20 years’ experience in the investment industry and knowledge of fund governance and sustainable investing. She is the former Investment Director of Snowball Impact Management, responsible for developing the firm’s approach to impact investment and measurement. She has held positions at Schroder Capital Management, HSBC Asset Management and was a Director of Columbia Threadneedle Investments, managing retail and pension fund assets in Asia and emerging markets.

Lucinda Riches, Chairman said:

With Abigail’s extensive experience in the investment industry, and knowledge of fund governance and sustainable investing, we believe that she will make a valuable contribution to the Company.