The Board of JPMorgan Global Emerging Markets Income Trust plc announced the appointment of Elisabeth Scott as an independent non-executive Director of the Company with effect from 3 May 2022. She will also serve as a member of the Company's Audit & Risk Committee and the Nomination Committee. Elisabeth has over 35 years' experience in the asset management industry.

She was appointed the Chair of the Association of Investment Companies in January 2021 and has extensive knowledge of and experience in the investment companies sector as a fund manager, investor and non-executive director.