The Board AEW UK REIT plc announced the appointment of Katrina Hart as a non-executive Director of the company, with effect from 5 June 2017. Hart spent her executive career in investment banking, working for a range of banks in corporate finance and equity research roles, including ING Barings, HSBC and Canaccord Genuity. In 2011, Hart was appointed as a non-executive director of Miton Group plc. Since 2013, Hart has also been a non-executive director of Polar Capital Global Financials Trust plc. Hart will also be joining the Audit Committee and Management Engagement & Remuneration Committees.