Date of appointment: 1 September 2026

Charles Cade 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.  Charles is a member of the investment committee of the Rank Foundation and an independent consultant to the investment advisory group at Interactive Investor.

Other current appointments:

• Temple Bar Investment Trust plc (Chairman)
• Vietnam Enterprise Investments Limited (Senior Independent Director)

Charles is an independent Director.