The Board of the Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Lindsay Dodsworth as a Non-Executive Director of the Company, with effect from 1 November 2021.
Ms Dodsworth is chair of a family office and its investment oversight committees which she helped the family to set up following the sale of their business. She trained as a chartered accountant and a chartered tax adviser with Price Waterhouse (now PwC) before becoming a partner at Ernst & Young (now EY). She is a governor, member of the advisory council and member of the investment committee at Goodenough College and chair of governors at St. John’s College School.
Ms Dodsworth, commented:
“I am delighted to have been appointed to the board of Martin Currie Global Portfolio Trust. The Company’s shares are in high demand from both intermediaries and private investors who appreciate the impressive investment returns and sector leading ESG credentials.
The distinctive high conviction investment approach resonates with shareholders looking for quality active management. I look forward to working with the board and the investment manager to help deliver the ambitious plans for growth of this unique investment trust.”
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