The Board of Woodford Patient Capital Trust plc announced the appointment of Raymond Abbott as an independent non-executive director from 1 October 2019. Raymond joins the Board with strong experience in the investment trust sector and also brings expertise in early stage technology investments. Raymond is the Chairman of Foresight 4 VCT plc, Scottish Building Society and Integrated Environmental Solutions Ltd. and he has recently been appointed as Chair of the advisory panel for the North East Fund. The Board also announces that Louise Makin has stated her intention to step down as a non-executive director on 1 October 2019.