Schroder AsiaPacific Fund plc announced the appointment of James Williams as a non-executive director of the company, with effect from 11 August 2014. Mr. Williams is currently co managing director of a private Hong Kong based investment company. He is also a director of Global Resources Investment Trust plc.

He worked for 18 years in the investment banking industry for ING Barings, ABN AMRO and Commerzbank Securities including senior roles in Hong Kong, Bangkok and London.