Ground Rents Income Fund PLC announced the appointment of Barry Gilbertson as an Independent Non-executive Director with effect from 10 February 2021. Barry is a consultant with a focus on real estate, strategy and risk, having more than 45 years' experience advising on property, including as an adviser to the Bank of England and as President of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Malcolm Naish has informed the Board that he intends to retire as Chairman and as a Non-executive Director of the Company at the Company's next annual general meeting. It is intended that Barry will succeed Malcolm as Chairman, on his retirement.