Change to Board of Directors

Bankers Investment Trust PLC
14 April 2000


               THE BANKERS INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

The Bankers Invesment Trust PLC announces the appointment, of
Mr David G Thomas as a non-executive director, with effect from
14 April 2000.

Mr Thomas is Director and General Manager - Investments of The
Equitable Life Assurance Society.

Enquiries to:

Michael Moule                 or        Stephen Westwood
Director and Manager                    Head of Investment Trusts
The Bankers Investment Trust PLC        Henderson Investors
Tel: [phone]                      Tel: [phone]