Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust plc announced the appointment of Mr. Ashton Bradbury as an independent non-executive Director, with effect from 2 July 2018. Mr. Bradbury has extensive experience of running and growing smaller companies funds and investment teams. He is currently a non-executive Director of The Hargreave Hale AIM VCT 1 plc. As at the date of this announcement, Mr. Bradbury has no beneficial interest in the Ordinary Shares of the company.