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Allianz Technology Trust PLC
4 December 2023
Allianz Technology Trust PLC
Board Appointment
The Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon (Sam) Davis as a Non-Executive Director of Allianz Technology Trust PLC with effect from 1 January 2024.
Sam studied Japanese at Oxford before joining Morgan Grenfell & Co. Ltd, working initially in corporate finance in both London and Tokyo. He moved to Morgan Grenfell Asset Management in 1996 to work with a Tokyo-based team. In 2000 he joined Putnam Investments first in Boston, MA and then in London where, over his 19-year tenure, he managed Asian, European and broad international equity portfolios. As Putnam's Co-Head of Equities, he oversaw a global investment team and was CEO of Putnam Investments Ltd, the group's UK regulated entity.
Sam will be a member of the Audit and Risk, Management Engagement, Remuneration and Nomination Committees on appointment.
Tim Scholefield said:
"I am delighted that Sam is joining our Board. He brings a wealth of investment experience across a global markets, and we all look forward to working with him."
Sam is a non-executive director of The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust PLC. There are no other details requiring disclosure in respect of this appointment under paragraph 9.6.13 of the Listing Rules of the FCA.
For further information please contact:
Kelly Nice
Company Secretary
020 3246 7475
Stephanie Carbonneil
Managing Director
Head of Investment Trusts
Allianz Global Investors
020 3246 7256