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BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust plc
LEI - 5493003R8FJ6I76ZUW55
Appointment of Director:
The Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Stephen Russell as a non-executive director of BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust plc (the Company) with effect from 2 November 2026.
Mr Russell has over 40 years of experience as a multi-asset fund manager, investment strategist, analyst and non-executive director, with extensive knowledge of the investment trust sector. He was co-founder and manager of the Ruffer Investment Company and has served as a non-executive director for over 20 years. He also held senior management roles at HSBC and SLC Asset Management.
Mr Russell is a non-executive director of F&C Investment Trust plc and more recently Aberdeen UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust plc. He retired as a non-executive director of JPMorgan European Investment Trust plc in 2021.
Mr Russell will also serve as a member of the Company's Audit and Management Engagement Committee. He currently does not have any interest in the ordinary shares of the Company.
There is no other information required to be disclosed under Listing Rule 6.4.8R in respect of Mr Russell.
Lucy Dina
For and on behalf of BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited
Company Secretary
Date: 21 July 2026
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