Directorate Change
Liontrust Asset Management Plc announced the appointment of Martin Gilbert as an independent non-executive Director, effective July 1, 2026, following the completion of its acquisition of River Global Holdings Limited. Gilbert, who will serve on all Board committees, brings extensive experience in asset management, business scaling, and distribution, with valuable global client and industry relationships that are expected to support the company's international and institutional expansion. The Board has confirmed Gilbert's independence in accordance with the UK Corporate Governance Code 2024.
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Further to the earlier announcement of the completion of the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of River Global Holdings Limited by the Company, Martin Gilbert has joined the Board of Directors of Liontrust as an independent Non-executive Director on 1 July 2026. Martin Gilbert will serve as a committee member on all Board committees.
Commenting, Luke Savage, Chair, said:
"Martin is a great addition to the Board, bringing complementary experience and deep expertise of asset management. This includes building and scaling businesses and distribution. Martin's global client and industry relationships will be highly valuable as we continue to develop the Group, particularly in advancing our international and institutional expansion.
The Board looks forward to working with Martin as we position Liontrust for long-term growth."
Notes:
- The appointment of Martin Gilbert was made by the Board on the recommendation of the Nomination Committee.
- The Board has determined that Martin Gilbert will be an independent non-executive Director on appointment in accordance with the UK Corporate Governance Code 2024.
- Martin Gilbert has been a director of the following listed companies in the last five years:
| Current Directorships | Past Directorships |
| R iver Global PLC | R iver and Mercantile Group PLC |
G lencore Plc
- There are no additional details to disclose in respect of Martin Gilbert's appointment under UKLR 6.4.8.
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