Witan Investment Trust begins search for next chairman

Witan Investment Trust updated the market on its succession planning on Wednesday, reporting that chairman Harry Henderson intended to retire from the board at the annual general meeting in 2020.

The FTSE 250 company said a board committee, under the leadership of senior independent director Tony Watson would commence the search for a chairman-designate.

“[They] will be appointed to the board during 2019 and as chairman of the company with effect from the annual general meeting to be held in 2020,” the Witan board said in its short statement.