Montanaro UK Smaller Companies Investment Trust PLC announced the appointment of Catriona Hoare as a non-executive director of the Company with effect from 19 November 2019. The company also announces the resignation of Kate Bolsover as a non-executive director with effect from the conclusion of its Board meeting held on 19 November 2019. The company also announced that James Robinson, currently chair of the audit and management engagement committee, will now also act as senior independent director with effect from 19 November 2019.