LONDON - Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust plc (LSE:BGUK) has announced the appointment of Mrs Seema Paterson as a Non-Executive Director, effective from January 2, 2025. Mrs Paterson's current role is the Chief Financial Officer and board director at This Works Products Limited, a wellness and beauty brand with a global presence.
Her extensive experience includes her position as Chair of the Audit Committee for CQS Natural Resources Growth and Income plc, and board membership at Resurgo Trust, a youth employment charity. A chartered accountant since 1999, Mrs Paterson's career began with Arthur Andersen in London, followed by time in mergers and acquisitions at Société Générale (EPA:SOGN) and corporate finance at Collins Stewart.
The approval of Mrs Paterson's appointment is pending and will be subject to a shareholder vote at the Annual General Meeting scheduled for September 2025. According to the announcement, there are no further details that need to be disclosed under the UK Listing Rules section 6.4.8.
This move by Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust plc, a publicly traded investment trust, comes as part of its ongoing governance and oversight strategy. The appointment is expected to bring additional financial expertise and oversight to the Trust's board.
The information regarding Mrs Paterson's appointment is based on a press release statement and is classified as additional regulated information required to be disclosed under relevant laws.
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