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2 Feb 2026 07:00
Odyssean Investment Trust PLC
("the Company")
The Board of Odyssean Investment Trust plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Sayers as an independent non-executive director with effect from 1 February 2026.
Michael brings thirty-eight years of experience in investment banking and fund management, with deep expertise in governance, and board-level engagement.
He began his career in investment banking in 1986 as a Graduate Trainee with Phillips & Drew and most recently served as Senior Governance Advisor at Fidelity International, where he spent fourteen years in a variety of senior roles. During his tenure, he initially managed teams of analysts and fund managers before his appointment as Senior Governance Advisor in 2019, a role in which he led board-level engagement on governance and strategy, providing active consultation on a wide range of shareholder matters, including acquisitions and disposals, balance sheet restructuring, management and board changes, and unsolicited bids.
Michael Sayers said:
"I am honoured to join the Board of Odyssean Investment Trust. The Trust has a strong investment approach and a clear focus on long-term value creation, and I look forward to contributing my experience in fund management, governance, and strategic oversight to support the Board and portfolio companies in achieving their objectives."
Michael purchased 150,000 shares in the Company prior to his appointment.
Linda Wilding, Chair of Odyssean Investment Trust, said:
"We are delighted to welcome Michael to the Board. His depth of experience across investment banking, fund management and, in particular, governance and board-level engagement will be a significant asset to the Company. Michael's insight and judgement will further strengthen the Board as we continue to support the long-term success of the Trust and the companies in which we invest.
"The Board believes that Michael's appointment will further strengthen its collective expertise and oversight as the Company continues to pursue its investment objectives."
Stuart Widdowson, Managing Director Odyssean Capital LLP, added:
"Michael's extensive experience working with boards on strategy, capital allocation and governance aligns closely with Odyssean's investment philosophy. He has unique perspective and insight around constructive corporate engagement with quoted companies. The Odyssean Capital investment team is delighted he has chosen to join OIT's board."
In accordance with the Listing Rules, no further information is required to be disclosed pursuant to UKLR 6.4.8.
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About Odyssean Investment Trust
Odyssean Investment Trust PLC 'OIT' is a closed-ended investment trust that seeks to deliver attractive returns to its clients by investing in quality businesses and supporting them to deliver superior returns. To achieve this the Board has appointed Odyssean Capital LLP to manage the portfolio. OIT will remain a Small Registered UK AIFM, with NSM Funds (UK) Ltd. providing risk management support to the Board.
OIT invests in a concentrated portfolio of well-researched smaller companies, typically too small for inclusion in the FTSE 250. Constructive corporate engagement is a key part of the Portfolio Manager's approach, drawing on the investment team's lengthy and successful track record in this area. OIT has recently introduced formal ethical and sustainable investment restrictions, which augment our approach to engagement.
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