Crown Place VCT PLC announced the appointment of Richard Huntingford as new chairman. The company also announced the retirement of Patrick Crosthwaite as its Chairman and a further change in Director details in accordance with the Listing Rule 9.6.11 (3). Rachel Beagles will resign as the Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee (the Committee), having fulfilled the role for four years.

She will remain a Director of the company. Karen Brade, who has been on the Board of the company since March 2010, will succeed her as the Chairman of the Committee. These changes will take effect from 1 December 2014.