The Brunner Investment Trust PLC announced the appointment of Elizabeth Field as a non-executive director of the company with effect from 1 December 2022. As described in the company's latest Annual Report the board has a succession plan in place for appointment and retirement of directors and in accordance with this plan, Peter Maynard is to retire from the board at the Annual General Meeting in 2023. Following Peter's retirement, Andrew Hutton will be appointed as Senior Independent Director.

Elizabeth recently retired as a partner at Stephenson Harwood. Elizabeth was a corporate lawyer for 35 years with extensive experience of advising public and private companies on a wide range of corporate transactions across a variety of sectors, specifically including investment trusts. Elizabeth will become a member of the Audit Committee, Management Engagement Committee, Remuneration Committee and Nomination Committee on appointment.