23 November 2022

The Brunner Investment Trust PLC ('the company')

Board appointments and retirements

The board is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Field as a non-executive director of the company with effect from 1 December 2022.

As described in the company's latest Annual Report the board has a succession plan in place for appointment and retirement of directors and in accordance with this plan, Peter Maynard is to retire from the board at the Annual General Meeting in 2023. Following Peter's retirement, Andrew Hutton will be appointed as Senior Independent Director.

The Chairman, Carolan Dobson, commented:

"The board is delighted to announce the appointment of Elizabeth to the Brunner board and we are very much looking forward to working with her.

We will greatly miss Peter who has given long service, invaluable challenge and input and guidance to the board, staying slightly beyond his planned retirement date to provide additional continuity on the board through the COVID-19 pandemic.  We thank Peter and wish him well for the future.

Elizabeth Field

Elizabeth recently retired as a partner at Stephenson Harwood.  Elizabeth was a corporate lawyer for 35 years with extensive experience of advising public and private companies on a wide range of corporate transactions across a variety of sectors, specifically including investment trusts.

Elizabeth will become a member of the Audit Committee, Management Engagement Committee, Remuneration Committee and Nomination Committee on appointment.

There are no other details requiring disclosure in respect of this appointment under paragraph 9.6.13 of the Listing Rules of the FCA.

For further information please contact:

Stephanie Carbonneil

Managing Director

Head of Investment Trusts

Allianz Global Investors

020 3246 7256