The Board of BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust plc announced that Ian Sayers will be appointed as a non-executive director of the Company with effect from February 10, 2022. Mr. Sayers is the former Chief Executive of the Association of Investment Companies (AIC), which he became in 2010 on his promotion from Deputy Director General. Prior to that, he was the AIC's Technical Director, advising members on areas such as taxation, accounting, company law and regulation, as well as having a key role in its public affairs activity.

Mr. Sayers will also serve as a member of the Company's Audit and Management Engagement Committee. He currently does not have any interest in the ordinary shares of the Company.