BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust appoints James Barnes to its Board as Non-Executive Director

– UK, Edinburgh –  BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust plc (LON: BRSC) today announced the appointment of James Barnes to its Board as a non-executive Director with effect from 31 July 2021.

Mr. Barnes will also serve as a member of the Audit, Nomination, and Management Engagement Committees.

About James Barnes

Mr. Barnes has a wealth of experience in the financial services and UK smaller companies sector and began his career in corporate finance and investment banking. He was formerly a director of Dobbies Garden Centres plc and was instrumental in growing the business and leading its sale to Tesco in 2007. He was also previously a Director and Chairman of Dunedin Smaller Companies Trust plc and is currently the chairman of Vestey Holdings, the Horticultural Trades Association, Thirlstane Castle Trust, and the Crieff Food Company.

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