Global Smaller Companies chair temporarily steps down

investmentweek.co.uk:

In an RNS notice published today (8 November), the management said Balfour will remain on the board of the company and they expect her to return to her role as chair in the new year.

In an RNS notice published today (8 November), the management said Balfour will remain on the board of the company and they expect her to return to her role as chair in the new year.

In her temporary absence, Graham Oldroyd, independent non-executive director of the trust, will take over as chair until Balfour's return.

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Balfour was appointed to the board in 2015. She is also chair of the Schroder Japan Growth fund and is a non-executive director of AVI Global trust.

Both Schroders and AVI have been contacted regarding their respective handover plans of Balfour's responsibilities during her recovery.

Previously, she spent over 20 years as a fund manager, running Japanese and international equity portfolios for Stewart Ivory, Baillie Gifford and AXA Framlington.

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