The Board of Murray International Trust PLC announced the appointment of Ms. Claire Binyon as an independent non-executive Director of the company with effect from 1 May 2018. Claire is a chartered accountant who, following an early career in corporate finance in the City, has embarked on a successful career working for global multinationals in areas of corporate development, strategic planning and finance. Claire is currently group corporate development director at Fenner PLC having previously served as head of strategy and corporate development at DS Smith Plc following similar roles in other multinational companies including Cadbury plc and InBev S.A. The company confirmed that, Mr. Jim Best is retiring as a Director of the company with effect from the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting held April 26, 2018. Mr. Peter Dunscombe will become Senior Independent Director with effect from the close of business at AGM.