Schroder Japan Growth Fund plc announced the appointment of Dr. Philip Kay as Chair designate and Ms. Helena Coles as an independent non-executive Director of the Company, with effect from 28 March 2022 and 30 March 2022 respectively. Dr. Philip Kay and Ms. Helena Coles will also be appointed as members of the audit and risk committee, nomination committee and management engagement committee. Dr. Philip Kay has over 40 years' experience in the Japanese investment market.

He is a former Director of Fidelity Japan Trust plc and of Schroder Securities Limited and of Smith New Court plc. He is currently Chair Designate of Hansard Global plc. Ms. Helena Coles has over 30 years' experience in emerging markets and Asian equity investment, which includes co-founding a specialist investment boutique, Rexiter Capital Management.