The Board of British Smaller Companies VCT plc announced the appointment of Rupert Cook as an independent non-executive director effective August 2017. Rupert specializes in corporate and business development, with twenty five years' experience of technology, sales, marketing and general management, including fifteen years in corporate finance and investment. Earlier in his career, he was a senior manager at Cap Gemini plc and then Director of Advisory Services at Interregnum plc. Rupert is the founder of Red Penguin Ventures Limited, and was previously a partner at Realise Capital Partners LLP. Mr. Cook became Chairman of the Investment Committee on his appointment to the Board.