Join Chair Tom Burnet and Senior Independent Director Sue Inglis for an interview with Gavin Lumsden.
During the webinar, they will discuss:
- The recently published Circular relating to the Company’s forthcoming AGM
- Saba Capital’s requisition to nominate three of its own directors to the Board
- Why, in the Board’s view, the proposed appointments would compromise the independence of the Board
- The outlook for the Company under the existing Board
- The opportunities for value creation ahead
Tom and Sue will take questions from shareholders during the webinar. Questions can be submitted in advance or asked on the day.
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Tom Burnet
Chair
Tom Burnet was appointed a Director and Chair on 5 March 2018 and is also Chair of the Nomination Committee. He is a non executive director of CT Private Equity Trust PLC. Tom is also chair and non-executive Director of a privately owned technology business. Previously, Tom was managing director of Serco’s Defence Services division. He started his career as an Army Officer serving in the Black Watch (R.H.R.), having graduated with an MBA from the University of Edinburgh.
Sue Inglis
Director
Sue Inglis was appointed a Director on 5 March 2018 and is the Senior Independent Director. She has a wealth of experience from more than 30 years advising listed investment companies and financial institutions. Before embarking on a non executive career, her executive roles included managing director – Corporate Finance in the Investment Companies teams at Cantor Fitzgerald Europe (2012–2018) and Canaccord Genuity (2009–2012). Sue is a qualified lawyer, and was a partner and head of the funds and financial services group at Shepherd & Wedderburn, a leading Scottish law firm. In 1999 she was a founding partner of Intelli Corporate Finance, an advisory boutique firm focusing on the asset management and investment company sectors, which was acquired by Canaccord Genuity in 2009. Sue is currently a non executive director of CT Global Managed Portfolio Trust PLC, Seraphim Space Investment Trust PLC and ProMarine AG. She is also chair of Invesco Global Equity Income Trust PLC.
Gavin Lumsden
Head of News at QuotedData
Gavin Lumsden is Head of News at QuotedData and an award-winning financial journalist with more than 30 years’ experience. He previously spent 25 years at Citywire, where he became a leading commentator on investment trusts and launched Investment Trust Insider. At QuotedData, he leads news coverage of London-listed funds, bringing deep sector knowledge and extensive editorial experience.
Gavin Lumsden
Gavin Lumsden is Head of News at QuotedData and an award-winning financial journalist with more than 30 years’ experience. He previously spent 25 years at Citywire, where he became a leading commentator on investment trusts and launched Investment Trust Insider. At QuotedData, he leads news coverage of London-listed funds, bringing deep sector knowledge and extensive editorial experience.