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Jpmorgan European Discovery TrustAnnouncement

02/02/2026 13:45

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RNS Number : 3649R  JPMorgan European Discovery Trust  02 February 2026

 

LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT

 

JPMORGAN EUROPEAN DISCOVERY TRUST PLC

 

APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR

 

 

Legal Entity Identifier: 54930049CEWDI46Y3U28

Information disclosed in accordance with LR 9.6.11 and LR 9.6.13

 

The Board of JPMorgan European Discovery Trust plc (the "Company") is pleased
to announce the appointment of Michiel Jaski as an independent Non-executive
Director of the Company with effect from 9th February 2026. The appointment
was made after a thorough selection process undertaken with the assistance of
a third party independent search consultancy.

Mr. Jaski brings a wealth of experience from his career in executive and
non-executive roles across leading European businesses. He currently serves as
Chairman of the Supervisory Board at Faber Group, Unica Group, and Rhoon,
Pendrecht en Cortgene. He also served on the Supervisory Board of AKZO Nobel
until April 2021.

Mr. Jaski's executive career includes serving as CEO of Officefirst Immobilien
AG, where he led the company through a successful sale to Blackstone in March
2017, and CEO of Grontmij N.V., where he implemented a major turnaround
strategy and supported its acquisition by Sweco. He has also held senior
positions at Arcadis N.V., Shell and Philips.

Mr. Jaski holds an MBA from INSEAD and an M.Sc. in Hydraulics and Hydrology
from Wageningen University.

Michiel Jaski does not currently hold any shares in the Company. No further
information is to be disclosed in respect of paragraphs 9.6.13(2) - (6) of the
Financial Conduct Authority's Listing Rules for Michiel Jaski.

2nd February 2026

 

For further information, please contact:

 

Sachu Saji

JPMorgan Funds Limited - Company Secretary

Telephone 0800 20 40 20 (or +44 1268 44 44 70)

 

 

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