The Board of Fidelity European Values PLC announced the appointment of Paul Yates as a non-executive Director of the company with effect from March 6, 2017. He will also serve as a member of the Management Engagement and Audit Committees of the Board. After fifteen years serving as a non-executive Director, Simon Fraser will be stepping down from the Board at the Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held on 15 May 2017.