The Biotech Growth Trust PLC announced that on 9 October announced the appointment of Hamish Baillie to the Board, effective 1 November. Hamish has also been appointed to the Audit, Valuation, Management
Engagement, and Nominations Committees. Hamish?s appointment means that there will be seven directors on the Board for a short period. Steve Bates, its Senior Independent Director, intends to retire at the next Annual General Meeting at which point it will return to being a six person Board.