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LONDON - BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) World Mining Trust plc (LON:BRWM) announced on Monday the appointment of Marion Sears as a non-executive director, effective August 27, 2025.
Sears brings investment banking experience to the role, with a background in international mergers and acquisitions. According to the company statement, she has served on multiple boards as a non-executive director for both corporations and investment trusts, and has previously acted as a senior independent director and chaired various committees.
Currently, Sears serves as senior independent non-executive director of Schroder Asian Total (EPA:TTEF) Return Investment Company plc, non-executive director of Dunelm Group (LON:DNLM) plc, and senior independent director and chair of the remuneration committee of Shepherd Neame Limited.
Her previous board positions include Keywords Studios plc, WH Smith PLC, abrdn New Dawn Investment Trust plc, and Fidelity European (LON:FEV) Trust PLC.
In her new role, Sears will serve as a member of BlackRock World Mining Trust’s Audit Committee and Management Engagement Committee. The company disclosed that she currently holds 7,000 ordinary shares in the trust.
The announcement was made through a company press release issued by BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited, which serves as the company secretary for the trust.
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