Intnl. Biotechnology - Appointment of Non-Executive Director

International Biotechnology Trust

27/08/2024 07:00

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RNS Number : 6511B  Intl. Biotechnology Trust PLC  27 August 2024

International Biotechnology Trust plc

(the "Company")

 

 

Appointment of Non-Executive Director

 

The Board of International Biotechnology Trust plc is pleased to announce the
appointment of Alexa Henderson as an independent Non-Executive Director of the
Company with effect from 1 January 2025.

 

Alexa will succeed Caroline Gulliver as Chair of the Company's Audit
Committee. In line with Alexa's date of appointment it is now intended that
Caroline Gulliver, who has served nine years on the Board, will stand for
re-election at the Company's 2024 Annual General Meeting, and remain on the
Board for a short period to ensure a smooth transition. On appointment, Alexa
will also join the Management Engagement Committee and Nomination Committee.

 

Alexa has over 30 years' experience in finance, accounting and audit having
worked at KPMG, Arthur Andersen and Deutsche Bank (WM Company). Alexa is
currently Chair of JPMorgan Japan Small Cap Growth and Income plc (anticipated
to retire in October 2024), and a non- executive director of abrdn UK Smaller
Companies Growth Trust plc and WAM Leaders Limited, an Australian listed
investment company. Previous directorships include Scottish Building society
(which she chaired for four years), CT Property Trust Limited, Bravura
Solutions Limited and Adam & Company Group PLC. Alexa holds a BSc in
Accounting and Economics from Edinburgh University and is a Chartered
Accountant.

 

The Company's Chair, Kate Cornish-Bowden, said "We are delighted to welcome
Alexa to the Board. She brings with her extensive global experience chairing
audit committees for a number of financial institutions including investment
trusts."

 

In accordance with paragraph 6.4.8 of the Listing Rules, it is confirmed that
there are no further details to be disclosed in relation to Alexa Henderson.

 

Enquiries:

 

Schroder Investment Management Limited

Kerry Higgins

Tel: 0207 658 6000

 

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