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New manager for The European Investment Trust

26 August 2016
Europe (EU and EEA ex UK)
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Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust : BGEU
James Carthew

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The Board of The European Investment Trust plc announces that Edinburgh Partners has appointed Craig Armour as portfolio manager for the Company in succession to Dale Robertson.

Craig joined Edinburgh Partners in 2009. He is an Investment Partner and is responsible for managing several European equity portfolios. Prior to joining Edinburgh Partners he had a career of 18 years in investment banking and private equity. He is a chartered accountant and has an Honours degree in Law from the University of Edinburgh.

EUT : New manager for The European Investment Trust

Written By James Carthew

Head of Investment Company Research

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