LONDON - JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM) Claverhouse Investment Trust plc has announced the appointment of Mr. Tom Smethers as a Non-Executive Director, effective from February 3, 2025. The addition of Mr. Smethers to the board was made public in line with the UK Listing Rules concerning directorate changes.
Mr. Smethers brings to the table a wealth of experience in finance, particularly within the FMCG, retail, hospitality, and aviation industries. His career highlights include leading significant transformation initiatives, managing multiple mergers and acquisitions, and gaining international exposure across Europe, the Middle East, and Australia.
His past roles have seen him as Non-Executive Director and Audit Committee Chair at Artemis Alpha Trust plc, and his current engagements include serving as a trustee for the charity Wings for Warriors. Professionally, Mr. Smethers holds the position of Chief Financial Officer at Carlsberg (CSE:CARLb) Britvic (LON:BVIC) plc and has previously occupied senior roles at notable companies such as Costa Coffee, TUI Group, Jumeirah Group LLC, and easyJet plc (LON:EZJ).
Mr. Smethers is also recognized as a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales, marking his professional standing and expertise in the field of accounting.
At the time of his appointment, Mr. Smethers does not own any shares in JPMorgan Claverhouse Investment Trust plc. The company has confirmed that there is no additional information required to be disclosed pursuant to UK Listing Rules 6.4.8 R (2) to 6.4.8 R (6) concerning Mr. Smethers.
This board appointment is part of the company's ongoing governance and leadership strategy. The information regarding Mr. Smethers' appointment is based on a press release statement from JPMorgan Claverhouse Investment Trust plc.
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