Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Plc announced the appointment of Richard Davidson as a non executive independent Director of the company with effect from 26 January 2019. Richard is currently Chair of Miton Global Opportunities plc. It is intended that Richard will become Chairman of the company following the closure of the Annual General Meeting on 28 February 2019. Paul Trickett, the current Chairman, has decided not to stand for re-election as a Director of the company and will retire upon conclusion of the Annual General Meeting.