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12 December 2025
The Brunner Investment Trust PLC
Investment Manager Arrangements
The Board of The Brunner Investment Trust PLC is pleased to announce the appointment of James Ashworth as co-lead manager of the Company's portfolio. He will be joining Julian Bishop in this role who has co-led the management of the portfolio for three years. Christian Schneider and Simon Gergel will continue to provide investment support to the team as named deputy managers.
Christian Schneider, CIO Global Growth at Allianz Global Investors, commented: "I am pleased to promote James as he has earned the recognition for his excellent work on the Brunner portfolio since he joined the team in 2023. I am delighted to see him take on this new role and look forward to continuing to work with Julian, James and Simon on the Brunner portfolio."
Carolan Dobson, Chair of the Company, responded: "We are delighted to see James's contribution to the management of the Brunner portfolio receiving deserved recognition through this promotion and thank Christian for his continuing role in the team."
Enquiries:
Allianz Global Investors
Stephanie Carbonneil
Head of Investment Trusts
+44 (0)20 3246 7256
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