Witan Investment Trust plc announced that it has recruited James Hart to join its investment team, as Investment Director. James, who has worked in the investment company sector for 22 years, is currently employed by Cayenne Asset Management Ltd. as co-manager of The Cayenne Trust plc and is expected to take up employment at Witan in the second half of April. He will work with Witan's CEO Andrew Bell and the rest of the Witan Executive team in developing, implementing and communicating Witan's investment strategy.