The Board of Fidelity China Special Situations PLC confirmed that Nicholas Bull has been appointed as Chairman of the Board with effect from 22 July 2016, following the retirement of John Owen as Chairman at the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting held earlier (22 July 2016). The Board is also confirmed that Elisabeth Scott has been appointed as Senior Independent Director with effect from 22 July 2016, a role formerly undertaken by Mr. Bull. Ms. Scott will also chair the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Lastly, Andrew Wells has retired from the Board with effect from the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting and John Ford has been appointed in his place with effect from 22 July 2016. It has been agreed that Mr. Ford will not serve as a member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board. Mr. Ford has been FIL Limited's (FIL) Global Chief Investment Officer, Fixed Income, Solutions and Real Estate and has been a member of FIL's Global Operating Committee since 2016.