Chair of the Management Engagement Committee Member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee, Nomination Committee, Remuneration Committee and Portfolio Committee

Mr Sutch is a corporate lawyer and a consultant to Stephenson Harwood LLP. He was a partner of that firm for over 30 years and its senior partner for 10 years. He has had extensive experience in advising investment funds, investment managers and boards of investment trusts. This has included advice on complex fund launches, restructurings and corporate actions. He is a consultant to an art dealer and a council member of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Listed Company Roles (other than Hipgnosis Songs Fund) Chair of two other investment trusts: JPMorgan Claverhouse Investment Trust plc and European Opportunities Trust plc.