BIT - Directorate Change

THE BANKERS INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

HENDERSON INVESTMENT FUNDS LIMITED

LEGAL ENTITY IDENTIFIER: 213800B9YWXL3X1VMZ69

27 July 2021

THE BANKERS INVESTMENT TRUST PLC (the ‘Company’)

Appointment of new Non-Executive Director

In accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.11, the Board of The Bankers Investment Trust PLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Simon Miller as a non-executive director with effect from 1 January 2022. He will also be a member of the Management Engagement, Nominations and Insider Committees.

It is the Board’s intention that Simon Miller will become Chair of the Company following the retirement of Sue Inglis at the Annual General Meeting in February 2022.

Simon Miller has over 25 years' experience in financial services having recently retired as Chairman of Brewin Dolphin Holdings PLC, one of the largest UK wealth management firms. Simon Miller is currently Chairman of Hampden and Co and Blackrock North American Income Trust plc; he is also the Senior Independent Director of STV Group plc. He was previously Chairman of JPMorgan Global Convertibles Income Fund Limited, Artemis Alpha Trust plc, JPMorgan Elect plc and Amati VCT plc.

Sue Inglis, Chair of The Bankers Investment Trust PLC, said “We are delighted that, following a thorough search process led by our Senior Independent Director and assisted by an independent consultancy firm that specialises in investment trust Board recruitments, Simon has agreed to join the Board. He will bring a broad range of experience and perspective and we are confident he will be an excellent addition to the Board”.

In accordance with paragraphs 9.6.13 (1) to (6) of the Listing Rules, it is confirmed that there are no additional details to be disclosed in relation to Simon Miller.

For further information, please contact:

Sue Inglis
Chair
The Bankers Investment Trust PLC
Telephone: 020 7818 4233

Alex Crooke
Fund Manager
The Bankers Investment Trust PLC
Telephone: 020 7818 4447

James de Sausmarez
Head of Investment Trusts
Janus Henderson Investors
Telephone: 020 7818 3349

Laura Thomas
PR Manager, Investment Trusts
Henderson International Income Trust plc
Telephone: 020 7818 2636

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