BIT – Directorate Change

THE BANKERS INVESTMENT TRUST PLC HENDERSON INVESTMENT FUNDS LIMITED LEGAL ENTITY IDENTIFIER: 213800B9YWXL3X1VMZ69 11 March 2020 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 Richard West as a non-executive director with effect from 1 April 2020. Mr West will also be a member of the Audit, Management Engagement and Nominations Committees. Richard West has more than 30 years' experience in investment management, latterly at UBS Global Asset Management (previously Phillips & Drew Fund Management) in a variety of positions, including Head of Global Equity Research, Head of European Equities and Head of UK Equities. Prior to UBS, he worked for Crown Financial Management as Head of UK Equities and for Norwich Union as an economist and then as a UK equities portfolio manager. Ms Sue Inglis, Chairman of The Bankers Investment Trust PLC, said "We are delighted that Richard has agreed to join the Board, bringing his valuable investment experience from his extensive career". 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 Mr West. For further information, please contact: Sue Inglis Chairman 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 End CA:00349793 For:BIT Type:MKTUPDTE Time:2020-03-12 08:30:24