The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust PLC announced appointment of Sharon Brown as a non-executive Director of the company with effect from October 3, 2019. She will be appointed Audit Chair following the AGM in December. Sharon Brown is a Director and Audit Committee Chairman of Fidelity Special Values plc, BMO Capital & Income Investment Trust plc, McColl's Retail Group plc and Celtic plc. She is also a Director of Jupiter European Opportunities Trust plc.