Date of appointment: 10 May 2021

Magdalene is a former investment director who specialised in investments in global emerging markets. Based in London and Edinburgh, she spent 32 years managing listed equity portfolios, investing in Japanese, Asian Pacific and UK markets. Born in Hong Kong, Magdalene is fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin and has travelled extensively in China and Asia over the course of her career. She currently serves as a trustee for an educational endowment fund and participates in volunteering work.

Other current appointments:

• Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust plc (Non-Executive Director)

Magdalene is an independent Director.