Chrysalis VCT PLC announced the retirement of Peter Harkness as chairman from the board on September 30, 2017. Martin Knight has been appointed as Chairman in his place. The company announced the appointment of Robert Jeens as a new non-executive director with effect from October 2, 2017. He is Chairman of Allianz Technology Trust PLC and Remote Media Group Limited and a non-executive director of JPMorgan Russian Securities plc. Robert will take over from Martin Knight as Chairman of the Audit Committee.