BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust announces Peter Baxter to Board as upcoming Non-Executive Director

– UK, London – BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust plc is pleased to announce that Mr Peter Baxter will be appointed as a non-executive director of the Company with effect from 1 April 2015.

Mr Baxter has over 25 years’ experience in the investment management industry. He was chief executive of Old Mutual Asset Managers from 2005 until 2011, having joined the firm in 2000 as chief investment officer. He previously worked for Schroders and Hill Samuel in various equity analysis, fund management and investment strategy roles. Mr Baxter is a member of the board of Trust for London, where he chairs the investment committee.

Mr Baxter will also serve as a member of the Company’s Audit and Management Engagement Committee.

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