Charles has more than 30 years' experience in the investment companies sector and was ranked among the leading analysts throughout his career at Numis Securities, Winterflood Securities, HSBC and Merrill Lynch.
He is currently chairman of Temple Bar Investment Trust plc, senior independent director of Vietnam Enterprise Investments Limited, a member of Investment Committee of the Rank Foundation charity and an independent consultant to Interactive Investor, the online investment platform.
Charles commented "I am pleased to join the Board of TEMIT, the leading emerging markets investment trust. I believe it is an exciting time for the asset class, and I look forward to contributing to the Company's future success."
Angus Macpherson, TEMIT Chairman, said, "I am delighted that Charles is joining the board of TEMIT. His detailed understanding of investment trusts and broad experience in the industry will be extremely valuable to the Company.