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F&C Investment Trust plc announced the appointment of James Williams as an independent Non-Executive Director, effective 1 May 2026. Mr. Williams will succeed Beatrice Hollond as Chairman of the Board, with Ms. Hollond stepping down on 31 July 2026. He currently holds 8,327 ordinary shares in the Company.
| Date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Time | 13:00:00 |
| Category | Board changes |
| ID | 2542C |
London Stock Exchange Announcement
F&C Investment Trust plc
Appointment of Director
LEI: 213800W6B18ZHTNG7371
Information disclosed in accordance with Listing Rule 6.4.6(1)
The Board of F&C Investment Trust plc is pleased to announce that James Williams will join the Board as an independent Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 May 2026. Mr Williams will succeed Beatrice Hollond, who will step down from the Board on 31 July 2026, as Chairman of the Board.
Mr Williams is Non-Executive Chairman of The European Smaller Companies Trust plc. He is also a Non-Executive Director of NT Asian Discovery Fund. Until early 2026 he was Non-Executive Chairman of Schroder Asia Pacific Fund plc.
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. He subsequently became a partner at Saginaw Capital LLP until 2008.
Mr Williams currently owns a total of 8,327 ordinary shares in the Company.
No further information is required to be disclosed under Listing Rule 6.4.8 in respect of this appointment.
29 April 2026
Enquiries to:
Jonathan Latter
Columbia Threadneedle Investment Business Limited
Company Secretary
Telephone: 020 7464 5000