Scottish American Investment appoints Angus Macpherson as director

Published 26/08/2025, 11:34
Scottish American Investment appoints Angus Macpherson as director

EDINBURGH - The Scottish American Investment Company P.L.C. (LSE:SAIN) announced Tuesday the appointment of Angus Macpherson as a non-executive director effective September 1, 2025, with plans for him to become Board Chairman following the company’s Annual General Meeting in April 2026.

Macpherson brings over 35 years of investment experience to the role. He currently serves as Chairman of Noble and Company (UK) Limited, a Scottish corporate finance business, and holds board positions at Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust plc as Chairman, along with directorships at Schroder Japan Growth Fund plc and Hampden and Co plc.

"We are delighted that Angus has agreed to join the Board and are confident that his knowledge, experience and leadership abilities will be of great benefit to SAINTS in the years ahead," said Dame Mariot Leslie, Senior Independent Director and chair of the selection committee, according to the press release.

Shareholders will be asked to ratify Macpherson’s appointment at the company’s Annual General Meeting in April 2026, after which he is expected to assume the role of Board Chairman.

The company disclosed that as of August 26, 2025, Macpherson holds a beneficial interest in 20,000 shares of the company.

The Scottish American Investment Company, which uses the ticker SAIN on the London Stock Exchange, is an investment trust focused on global equity investments.

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