Directorate Change

JPMorgan Emerging Mkts Invest Trust
25 April 2006

                          STOCK EXCHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT

             JPMORGAN EMERGING MARKETS INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

                              DIRECTORATE CHANGE



The Board of JPMorgan Emerging Markets Investment Trust plc are pleased to
announce the appointment of Mr David Gamble and Mr Valentine Powell as
non-executive Directors' with effect from 25th April 2006.

There are no other details requiring disclosure under paragraph 9.6.13 of the
FSA Listing Rules.


25th April 2006


For further information, please contact:

Philip Jones, Company Secretary
JPMorgan Asset Management (UK) Ltd - Secretary 020 7742 6000




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