Martin Currie GblPrt - Directorate Change
06/04/2023 15:36
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RNS Number : 6820V Martin Currie Global Portfolio Tst 06 April 2023
Martin Currie Global Portfolio Trust plc (the "Company")
Legal Entity Identifier: 549300RKB85NFVSTBM94
Directorate changes
The Board of the Company announces that Gillian Watson will be retiring as
Chair of the Company following the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting
("AGM") on 1 June 2023 and that Christopher Metcalfe, currently a
non-executive director, will take on the role of Chair of the Company on that
date.
Christopher Metcalfe has been a non-executive director of the Company since
September 2019 and is currently senior independent non-executive director of
JPMorgan US Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc and a non-executive
director of abrdn Smaller Companies Income Trust plc. He has extensive
global equity fund management and investment trust experience.
The Board would like to thank Gillian for her commitment and invaluable
contribution during her time as Chair and as a non-executive director of the
Company. The Board also confirms they are delighted that Christopher
Metcalfe is taking on the role of Chair of the Company.
Doreen Nic
On behalf of Franklin Templeton Investment Trust Management Limited,
company secretary
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