Chair of Audit and Risk Committee: 10 July 2025

Date of appointment: 1 January 2025

Sarika is an experienced Chair and non-executive Director with a strong track record across FTSE-listed investment trusts, regulated sectors and complex public institutions. She is a Chartered Accountant and a Chartered Marketer. She also is a Bachelor in Law (LLB) and a Bachelor in Commerce (BCom).

Other current appointments:

• abrdn Equity Income Trust (Chair)
• SDCL Energy Efficiency Income Trust (Chair of Audit and Risk Committee)
• Action for Children (Chair)

Sarika is an independent Director.