The Board of Allianz Technology Trust plc announced the appointment of Humphrey van der Klugt to the Board of the company as non-executive director with effect from 1 July 2015. Humphrey is a very experienced investment manager and investment company director. He is currently Chairman of Fidelity European Values Plc and a director of JPM Claverhouse Investment Trust Plc and previously served as a director of trusts managed by BlackRock and Aberdeen.

Humphrey will be a member of the Audit Committee, the Nomination Committee and the Management Engagement Committee on appointment. The Board also confirmed that Chris Martin will be retiring as a Director of the company with effect from 15 July 2015.