Jupiter Fund Management plc

(the "Company" or "Jupiter")

29 July 2021

Appointment of a Non-Executive Director

Jupiter Fund Management plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Dale Murray CBE as an independent Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 September 2021. 

Dale Murray is a qualified accountant and technology entrepreneur who co-founded the British mobile telecoms software business Omega Logic.  Following Omega Logic's sale to Eposs Ltd, then First Data Corporation, Dale served as CEO of the enlarged Group until 2005. She then made a number of investments in the digital sector and was awarded the British Angel Investor of the Year in 2011.

Dale was previously a Non-Executive Director at Peter Jones Foundation, UK Trade & Investment, Sussex Place Ventures Ltd and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.  She currently serves as a Non-Executive Director of Xero Ltd, Lendinvest plc and The Cranemere Group Ltd.

Committee Changes

Dale will join both the Company's Audit and Risk and Nomination Committees with effect from her appointment. 

Nichola Pease, Chairman of the Company, commented:

"I am thrilled Dale will be joining the Board of Jupiter. Her technology expertise, entrepreneurial spirit and wider business experience will be a great asset to the Board as we continue to drive the strategic development and growth of the Group."

Dale Murray commented:

"I am delighted to be joining the Board at such an exciting time for Jupiter, I very much look forward to being a part of and supporting the Group on the next stage of its journey."

The Company confirms that there is no further information to be disclosed under the requirements of Listing Rule 9.6.13R.

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Jupiter Fund Management plc

LEI Number: 5493003DJ1G01IMQ7S28

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