Appointment of a new non-executive director

HENDERSON EUROPEAN FOCUS TRUST PLC

HENDERSON INVESTMENT FUNDS LIMITED

LEGAL ENTITY IDENTIFIER: 213800GS89AL1DK3IN50

21 November 2019

HENDERSON EUROPEAN FOCUS TRUST PLC

Appointment of a new non-executive director

The Board of Henderson European Focus Trust plc ("the Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Jeens as a non-executive director with effect from 9 December 2019.

Robert brings in-depth knowledge and expertise in financial services and investment management at a senior level to the Board. His executive career spanned senior management roles in audit and finance with Touche Ross & Co, Kleinwort Benson Group plc and Woolwich plc. Since 1999 Robert has held a range of purely non-executive appointments mainly in financial and technology businesses, including Henderson Group plc from 2009 to 2017. He is currently chairman of Allianz Technology Trust plc and Remote Media Group Limited, and a director of Chrysalis VCT plc and JPMorgan Russian Securities plc. In the not-for-profit sector, Robert is a charity trustee of SeeAbility.

It is the Board's intention that Robert will succeed Rodney Dennis as Chairman of the Board, following Rodney's retirement at the Company's Annual General Meeting on 31 January 2020.

In accordance with paragraphs 9.6.13(1) to (6) of the Listing Rules, it is confirmed that there are no additional details to be disclosed in relation to Robert Jeens.

For further information, please contact:

Laura Thomas

Investment Trust PR Manager

Janus Henderson Investors

Telephone: 020 7818 2636