Appointment of a Non Executive Director

Jupiter Fund Management plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Willie Watt as an independent Non-Executive Director with effect from 4 June 2025. Willie will join the Company's Remuneration Committee and Nomination Committee.

Willie spent 19 years with the investment management firm Martin Currie, as their Chief Executive and latterly as Chairman of the Board, retiring in 2019. Prior to this, Willie spent 16 years at 3i Group, including as Managing Director responsible for the company's Scottish and Irish businesses, working across a variety of sectors including technology, oil and gas and financials.

Willie is Chair of the Scottish National Investment Bank, a member of the Advisory Board of Scottish Equity Partners, a Trustee of the National Galleries of Scotland Foundation and a member of the Investment Committee of SCI Ventures, a philanthropic fund.

David Cruickshank, Chair of the Company, commented:

"We are very pleased to appoint Willie to the Board. His experience within investment management is an excellent fit for Jupiter, and his track record of building businesses and understanding of the competitive landscape will be very additive to the Board's skills and experience."

Jupiter Fund Management plc