Ediston Property Investment Company plc announced that Jamie Skinner was appointed a Director of the Company on 1 July 2017. He brings with him considerable experience of the investment trust sector through his roles at Martin Currie and Cazenove. Following his appointment, the Board expects to maintain a Board of four directors for the foreseeable future but with some revised roles and responsibilities. William Hill will continue to chair the Company and lead the Valuation, Investment and the Management Engagement Committees. Robin Archibald is appointed to the currently unfilled role of Senior Independent Director, with specific responsibility for corporate matters, and will continue to chair the Nominations Committee. Robert Dick will remain as chair of the Audit and Risk Committee. Jamie Skinner will become chair of a newly formed Marketing Committee with responsibility for developing new markets for the Company's shares.