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17 Jul 2019 07:04
17 July 2019
BB Healthcare Trust plc (the "Company")
LEI: 213800HQ3J3H9YF2UI82
Directorate Change
BB Healthcare Trust plc announces that Professor Justin Stebbing has today stepped down from his position as Chairman of the Company due to his other commitments. Justin will remain on the Board of the Company as a Non-Executive Director.
The Board acknowledges and understands the extent of Justin's other commitments and would like to thank him for his valuable contribution as Chairman to the development of the Company since admission in December 2016.
Justin Stebbing commented:
"It has been a privilege to serve as the Chairman of BB Healthcare Trust and I am pleased it has enjoyed a successful start. I share the Manager's view that we are in the beginnings of a revolution in the way that healthcare is delivered. Patients will benefit from these changes and the Trust offers investors an opportunity to benefit from these events as well. After a few years helping to build up the Trust to the excellent company it is today and after much deliberation, I feel it is the right time for me to step aside as Chairman but I am keen to remain involved in this exciting project"
At the same time, the Company is pleased to announce that Randeep Grewal, who is currently a Non-Executive Director of the Company, will today be appointed Chairman of the Board.
Randeep Grewal commented:
"Justin's invaluable input has helped grow the Company into something which invests meaningfully in innovative companies that are improving healthcare for patients globally. Although he is stepping down as Chairman, we are delighted that he will continue to serve the Company as a Non-Executive Director. The Board and the Manager appreciate the clinical and scientific context that he can offer as the transformation of the healthcare marketplace unfolds."
The Company confirms that there is no further information to be disclosed pursuant to paragraph 9.6.14 of the Listing Rules.
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