Hargreave Hale AIM VCT: Appointment of Non-Executive Director

Appointment of Non-Executive Director

30 September 2026

HARGREAVE HALE AIM VCT PLC
(the “Company”)

Appointment of Non-Executive Director

Hargreave Hale AIM VCT plc today announces the appointment of a new Non-Executive Director.

The Company is committed to its ongoing refreshment of the Board and to ensure it has appropriate succession plans in place. Following an external recruitment process the Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Duncan John Neale as an independent Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 October 2026.

Duncan has over a decade of experience as a non-executive director and is currently the Audit Committee Chair for two listed companies, as well as a Risk Committee Chair and Senior Independent Director. He has held numerous senior finance roles over the last 20 years, including Chief Financial Officer for listed and private companies, and has an audit, corporate finance, fundraising and M&A background.

David Brock, Chair, commented:

“I am delighted to welcome Duncan to the Board. He brings deep financial, audit and listed-company experience and his perspective will strengthen the Board as we continue to execute our strategy and focus on delivering long-term value for shareholders.”

Duncan Neale commented:

“I am very pleased to be joining the Board at Hargreave Hale AIM VCT, which has an important role in helping to support young British businesses as they continue their growth journey. I look forward to joining David, Megan and Justin and the wider investment team at Canaccord Asset Management as the business continues to deliver on its strategy.” 

This announcement is made pursuant to UKLR 6.4.6R. In accordance with UKLR 6.4.8R, the Company confirms that the following information is disclosed pursuant to UKLR 6.4.8R (1) in respect to Mr. Neale’s appointment:

Duncan Neale was appointed as a director of:

• Gresham House Energy Storage Fund plc on 24 August 2018 and continues to act in this role;
• Atrato Onsite Energy plc on 12 April 2023 and resigned from this role on 13 December 2024; and
• H-Power plc on 1 August 2023 and continues to act in this role.
  
  

No further information is required to be disclosed pursuant to UKLR 6.4.8R (2) to UKLR 6.4.8R (6) (inclusive) with respect to Mr Neale’s appointment.

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