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Schroder AsiaPacific Fund plc announced the appointment of John Lydon as an independent non-executive Director. This appointment is effective from 1 May 2026. Mr Lydon will also become a member of the Audit and Risk, Nomination, and Management Engagement Committees.
| Date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Time | 07:00:05 |
| Category | Board changes |
| ID | 8266A |
17 April 2026
Schroder AsiaPacific Fund plc
Directorate Change
Schroder AsiaPacific Fund plc (the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of John Lydon as an independent non-executive Director of the Company, with effect from 1 May 2026. He will also be a member of the Audit and Risk, Nomination and Management Engagement Committees.
Mr Lydon has over 30 years' experience in M&A, capital markets, strategic advisory and investment across Europe, Asia, and North America. He has held various leadership roles in the financial sector at J.P. Morgan, Deutsche Bank and Davy Group, and in the industrial sector at CRH plc. Mr Lydon is currently a Venture Partner at Princeville Capital, a leading global growth-stage technology investor.
Nicky Richards, Chair of the Board, commented:
"The Board is pleased to welcome John Lydon as an independent non-executive Director. His deep international experience in M&A, capital markets and strategic advisory will add strength to the Board and its Committees. We look forward to working with him."
It is confirmed that there are no other details to be disclosed concerning Mr Lydon under UK Listing Rule 6.4.8R.
Enquiries:
Natalia de Sousa
Schroder Investment Management Limited
Tel: 0207 658 6000