The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc announced that Penny Freer will step up to succeed Jamie Cayzer-Colvin as Chairman of the Board from the conclusion of AGM in October 2021 when Jamie Cayzer-Colvin retire after ten years on the Board. In addition, two new directors will be appointed to the Board in 2021: Michael Warren will be appointed with effect from 1 March 2021 and Kevin Carter will join the Board on 1 May 2021.