Martin Currie Global Portfolio Trust Regulatory News (MNP)

Martin Currie Global Portfolio Trust plc (the "Company")

Legal Entity Identifier: 549300RKB85NFVSTBM94

Appointment of a new Non-Executive Director

The Board of the Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Krishna Shanmuganathan as a Non-Executive Director of the Company, with effect from 1 April 2025. 

Mr Shanmuganathan is chair of both abrdn Asia Focus plc and Weiss Korea Opportunities Fund. He has had a varied and successful career in diplomacy, asset management, consulting and corporate advisory, with a particular focus on Asia.

Mr Shanmuganathan owns 13,638 shares in the Company. There are no details to be disclosed pursuant to UK Listing Rules 6.4.8 R (2) to 6.4.8 R (6).  

Franklin Templeton Investment Trust Management Limited,

company secretary

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