Appointment of New Director
01 September 2026
LEI number: 549300HV0VXCRONER808
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 Claire Boyle as an independent Non-Executive Director of the Company with effect from 01 September 2026.
Claire has considerable experience as an investment trust non-executive director, is a chartered accountant and has a background in investment management at Robert Fleming Investment Management; American Express Asset Management; and Oxburgh Partners LLP. Claire is currently chair of Fidelity Special Values plc and audit committee chair of Monks Investment Trust plc.
Elisabeth Stheeman, Chairman of the Company, said "We are delighted that Claire has agreed to join the Board and, on behalf of all the Directors, we welcome her and very much look forward to working with her."
Shareholders will have the opportunity to vote on Claire's election as a new director at the AGM in July 2027.
In accordance with the Listing Rules, no further information is required to be disclosed pursuant to UKLR 6.4.8.
Enquiries:
NSM Funds (UK) Limited (Company Secretary)
eit@nsm.group +44 20 3697 5770
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