The Edinburgh Investment Trust plc

Appointment of New Director

The Board of The Edinburgh Investment Trust plc (the 'Company') is pleased to announce the appointment of Annabel Tagoe-Bannerman as an independent Non-Executive Director of the Company with effect from [07 February] 2023.  

Annabel has considerable experience in senior roles within quoted UK operating companies within the retail, leisure, food and beverage sectors.  Annabel is currently Group General Counsel and Company Secretary of Bakkavor Group plc, the FTSE 250 listed producer of freshly prepared food, where she also chairs the Diversity & Inclusion Forum. She was formerly at Britvic plc and Ladbrokes plc. Annabel is a Chartered Company Secretary and an alumna of London Business School.

Elisabeth Stheeman, Chair of the Company, said "We are delighted to welcome Annabel to the Board and, on behalf of all the Directors, very much look forward to working with her. Annabel brings extensive experience in operating companies and governance and I have no doubt that she will be an extremely valuable member of the Board."

Shareholders will have the opportunity to vote on Annabel's appointment as a new director at the AGM in July this year.

There is no information to be disclosed in respect of paragraphs 9.6.13(2) to 9.6.13(6) of the Financial Conduct Authority's Listing Rules.  

Annabel does not currently hold any shares in the Company.

Enquiries:                                                                                                                                                        

Edinburgh Investment Trust plc

Elisabeth Stheeman (Chair)                                         via Liontrust below

Apex Listed Companies Services (UK) Limited (Company Secretary)

Brian Smith                                                                         +44 20 3327 9720 

Liontrust Fund Partners LLP

James Mowat                                                                    + 44 20 3908 8822