REG - Odyssean Inv. Trust - Director Appointment

Odyssean Investment TrustAnnouncement

02/02/2026 07:00

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RNS Number : 1621R  Odyssean Investment Trust PLC  02 February 2026

Odyssean Investment Trust PLC

("the Company")

 

The Board of Odyssean Investment Trust plc is pleased to announce the
appointment of Michael Sayers as an independent non-executive director with
effect from 1 February 2026.

 

Michael brings thirty-eight years of experience in investment banking and fund
management, with deep expertise in governance, and board-level engagement.

 

He began his career in investment banking in 1986 as a Graduate Trainee with
Phillips & Drew and most recently served as Senior Governance Advisor at
Fidelity International, where he spent fourteen years in a variety of senior
roles. During his tenure, he initially managed teams of analysts and fund
managers before his appointment as Senior Governance Advisor in 2019, a role
in which he led board-level engagement on governance and strategy, providing
active consultation on a wide range of shareholder matters, including
acquisitions and disposals, balance sheet restructuring, management and board
changes, and unsolicited bids.

 

Michael Sayers said:

"I am honoured to join the Board of Odyssean Investment Trust. The Trust has a
strong investment approach and a clear focus on long-term value creation, and
I look forward to contributing my experience in fund management, governance,
and strategic oversight to support the Board and portfolio companies in
achieving their objectives."

 

Michael purchased 150,000 shares in the Company prior to his appointment.

 

Linda Wilding, Chair of Odyssean Investment Trust, said:

"We are delighted to welcome Michael to the Board. His depth of experience
across investment banking, fund management and, in particular, governance and
board-level engagement will be a significant asset to the Company. Michael's
insight and judgement will further strengthen the Board as we continue to
support the long-term success of the Trust and the companies in which we
invest.

 

"The Board believes that Michael's appointment will further strengthen its
collective expertise and oversight as the Company continues to pursue its
investment objectives."

 

Stuart Widdowson, Managing Director Odyssean Capital LLP, added:

"Michael's extensive experience working with boards on strategy, capital
allocation and governance aligns closely with Odyssean's investment
philosophy. He has unique perspective and insight around constructive
corporate engagement with quoted companies. The Odyssean Capital investment
team is delighted he has chosen to join OIT's board."

 

In accordance with the Listing Rules, no further information is required to be
disclosed pursuant to UKLR 6.4.8.

 

LEI: 213800RWVAQJKXYHSZ74

 

Media Enquiries

Sarah Gibbons-Cook/Robbie Lawther/McKinley (Mac) Sadler

OIT@quillpr.com (mailto:OIT@quillpr.com)

 

NSM Funds (UK) Limited

Company Secretary

OIT@nsm.group (mailto:OIT@nsm.group)

 

About Odyssean Investment Trust

 

Odyssean Investment Trust PLC (https://www.oitplc.com/) 'OIT' is a
closed-ended investment trust that seeks to deliver attractive returns to
its clients by investing in quality businesses and supporting them to deliver
superior returns. To achieve this the Board has appointed Odyssean Capital
LLP to manage the portfolio. OIT will remain a Small Registered UK AIFM, with
NSM Funds (UK) Ltd. providing risk management support to the Board.

 

OIT invests in a concentrated portfolio of well-researched smaller companies,
typically too small for inclusion in the FTSE 250. Constructive corporate
engagement is a key part of the Portfolio Manager's approach, drawing on the
investment team's lengthy and successful track record in this area. OIT has
recently introduced formal ethical and sustainable investment restrictions,
which augment our approach to engagement.

 

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