Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC announced that, having joined the Company?s Board in 2016, Humphrey van der Klugt has expressed his intention to retire as a Director at the conclusion of next year?s Annual General Meeting, to be held on 10 July 2024. Humphrey became Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee in September 2016, handing over this role to Tim Livett in March of this year. Humphrey?s accounting and investment management experience, as well as his leadership, wisdom and probing questions, have been very valuable to the Board?s deliberations - he will be missed.

The process of finding a new Director has begun and the Board will keep shareholders informed of the progress made.