Empiric Student Property plc announced that after nearly five years of service to the Company, Stephen Alston has notified the Board of his intention to step down from his position as a Non-Executive Director of the Company with effect from 29 March 2019. The Board also announces the appointment of Alice Avis MBE as a Non-Executive Director of the Company with effect from 1 March 2019. Alice will also join the Remuneration Committee with effect from the same date. Alice is currently a non-executive director of the BGF Group (the Business Growth Fund), The Edrington Group Limited and Cyden Ltd. Alice was previously executive chairman of Lumene Oy from 2012 to 2015 and served as CEO of The Sanctuary Spa Group from 2005 up to its sale to PZ Cussons in 2008, when she remained with the business as its chairman until 2009.