PR Newswire
LONDON, United Kingdom, March 31
BLACKROCK GREATER EUROPE INVESTMENT TRUST PLC (the «Company»)
LEI – 5493003R8FJ6I76ZUW55
Change in Portfolio Manager
31 March 2026
It is with sadness that the Board of BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust
plc («the Company») announces that it has been advised that Stefan Gries,
Portfolio Manager, will be leaving the industry to focus on personal health
issues.
Stefan will formally relinquish portfolio management responsibilities for the
Company with immediate effect. Stefan has been a portfolio manager for the
Company since 20 June 2017 and has made a significant contribution, working
tirelessly to deliver excellent long-term returns for shareholders since his
appointment. The Board thanks him for his contribution and wishes him well for
his treatment and recovery.
Benjamin Moore, a Managing Director within BlackRock’s European Fundamental
Equity team, will take over Stefan’s role as portfolio manager with immediate
effect. Benjamin brings 11 years of experience at Columbia Threadneedle,
including six years as Lead Portfolio Manager for the CT European Select Fund.
He began his career in equity research at Goldman Sachs covering European mid
-cap companies. Benjamin has a strong track record built on a quality growth
style, similar to that employed by Stefan.
Benjamin will act as Lead Portfolio Manager for the Company, supported by Brian
Hall who remains as co-manager on the portfolio. They will both continue to be
supported by the 23-strong BlackRock European Fundamental Equity team.
Andrew Impey, Chairman of the Company, said:
«At this time the Board’s thoughts are with Stefan and it wishes him well for
the future and for his recovery. The Board has conviction in the quality and
breadth of resource provided by BlackRock’s European Fundamental Equity team,
and is pleased to welcome a portfolio manager of Benjamin’s calibre as Stefan’s
replacement. Benjamin will employ a similar style to Stefan, and has a proven
track record of managing quality portfolios. The Board looks forward to working
with him»
Important Information
This announcement contains information that is inside information for the
purposes of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014, and is being made by
the Company solely to comply with its regulatory disclosure obligations.
Enquiries:
Lansons – 020 7294 3610
Tunga Chigovanyika – 020 7397 1915
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