LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT

JPMORGAN AMERICAN INVESTMENT TRUST PLC

APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR

Legal Entity Identifier: 549300QNAI4XRPEB4G65

Information disclosed in accordance with the LR 9.6.13 (1) - (6)

The Board of JPMorgan American Investment Trust plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Claire Binyon as a Non-Executive Director of the Company with effect from 1st June 2020.

Following an early career in corporate finance in the City, Ms Binyon pursued a successful career working for global multinationals in areas of corporate development, strategic planning and finance.  She is currently a non-executive director of NHBS Ltd and Murray International Trust PLC. Ms Binyon previously served as group corporate development director at Fenner PLC, and prior to this as head of strategy and corporate development at DS Smith Plc following similar roles in other multinational companies including Cadbury plc and InBev S.A. 

Ms Binyon graduated from the University of Bristol gaining a BSc. Hons in Chemistry and is a chartered accountant.

The Chair, Dr Kevin Carter, commented: "Claire brings significant corporate and strategic knowledge and perspective to the Board and we are delighted to welcome her as a non-executive Director".

Ms Binyon does not hold any interests in the Company's shares.

There are no other disclosures required to be made for Ms Binyon in respect of paragraphs 9.6.13 (1) - (6) of the Financial Conduct Authority's Listing Rules.

7th April 2020

For further information, please contact:

Alison Vincent

JPMorgan Funds Limited - Company Secretary

Telephone 0207 742 4000