The Board of Clime Investment Management (‘Clime’ or ‘The Company’) announced the appointment of Annick Donat as the Company's Chief Executive Officer, commencing 1 May 2021. Ms. Donat has over 30 years' experience in senior leadership roles, most recently as Chief Executive of Madison Financial Group (MFG) where over three years of leadership she grew the business to more than $3 billion in funds under advice before Clime acquired the group in June 2020. Ms. Donat has also held advisory and director roles with not-for-profit organizations and industry associations, including her current role as Chairperson of the Financial Planning Association Licensee Committee. Ms. Donat has been crucial in the implementation of Project Streamline, which is focused on simplifying Clime's operations, reducing costs and better supporting its employees, among a range of other operational initiatives. Significant progress has been made in this regard and will be further accelerated under Ms. Donat's leadership.