The Board of Aberdeen New India Investment Trust PLC announced the appointment of David Simpson as an independent non-executive Director of the Company with effect from 1 November 2021. David initially qualified as a solicitor before following a career in corporate finance, which included seven years with Barclays de Zoete Wedd and 15 years with KPMG, latterly as global head of mergers and acquisitions. He has worked with numerous major corporates, listed companies, private equity, charitable and public bodies. David is currently chairman both of Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust plc and of M&G Credit Income Investment Trust plc.