Montanaro UK Smaller Companies Investment Trust PLC announced the appointment of Mr. Arthur Copple as a non-executive director of the company with effect from 1 March 2017. The company also announced the resignation of Miss Kathryn Matthews as a non-executive director with effect from the conclusion of its Board meeting to be held on 8 March 2017.  Mr Copple has specialised in the investment company sector for over 30 years and is also a director of Temple Bar Investment Trust plc. He was a partner at Kitcat & Aitken, an exec. Mr. Copple has been a Director of the Temple Bar Investment Trust plc, International Oil & Gas Technology Limited.