BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust plc announced that with immediate effect Stefan Gries will become the sole portfolio manager of the Company as Sam Vecht, Managing Director in BlackRock's Global Emerging Markets Equities team, will be stepping aside from his role as co-portfolio manager of the Company. This reflects the current focus and asset allocation within the portfolio. The Board would like to thank Sam for his contribution to the Company and wish him well in continuing to manage his other portfolios at BlackRock.

Mr. Gries is a Managing Director and Head of the European Equity team within the Fundamental Equity division of BlackRock's Portfolio Management Group. He has been co-manager of the Company since June 2017. He is supported by the extensive resources and significant expertise of BlackRock's market-leading European Equity team.