The board of The Bankers Investment Trust PLC announced 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.