Directorate change

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CT UK High Income Trust PLC announced changes to its board leadership following its Annual General Meeting on 28 July 2026, with Andrew Watkins retiring as Chairman and a non-executive director. Stephen Mitchell has assumed the roles of Chairman of the Board and Chairman of the Nomination Committee, transitioning from his previous positions as Senior Independent Director and Chairman of the Engagement and Remuneration Committee. Angus Pottinger has taken over these latter responsibilities from Stephen Mitchell.

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CT UK High Income Trust PLC
28 July 2026
 

 

To:                   RNS

Date:                28 July 2026

Company:       CT UK High Income Trust PLC

LEI:                  213800B7D5D7RVZZPV45

 

 

 

 

Director Retirement and Change in the Chairman of the Board, Engagement and Remuneration Committee, Nomination Committee and Senior Independent Director

 

Following the conclusion of the Company's Annual General Meeting on 28 July 2026, Andrew Watkins retired as a non-executive director of the Company. Andrew was the Chairman of the Board and the Nomination Committee.

 

As indicated within the Company's Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2026, Stephen Mitchell has now become the Chairman of the Board and Chairman of the Nomination Committee. Stephen was the Senior Independent Director and Chairman of the Engagement and Remuneration Committee and as a consequence, Angus Pottinger has now taken on these roles from Stephen.

 

The Company would like to thank Andrew for his significant contribution as a non-executive director and then as Chairman.

 

This disclosure is made pursuant to paragraph 6.4.6 R of the Financial Conduct Authority's UK Listing Rules.

 

 

 

All Enquiries:

 

Ian Ridge

Columbia Threadneedle Investment Business Limited

Company Secretary

Telephone: 0131 573 8300

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