Bluefield Solar Income Fund Limited (LON:BSIF), the London listed income fund focused on acquiring and managing renewable energy and storage assets predominantly in the UK, has announced that Paul Le Page, who has served as a non-executive director and Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee since the Company’s launch in 2013, will retire from the Board of the Company with effect from 30 September 2023.
The Company extends its thanks to Paul for his invaluable vision, hard work and dedication to Bluefield Solar as the Audit and Risk Committee Chair for the last ten years.
The Company also announces the following changes to the roles and responsibilities of some of the directors, with effect from 30 September 2023, in accordance with listing rule 9.6.11:
In line with the information provided in the Annual Report released on 28 September 2023, Elizabeth (Libby) Burne will be appointed as the Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee with effect from 30 September 2023 following Paul Le Page’s retirement from the Board of the Company. Libby is also the Chair of the Management Engagement and Service Provider Committee.
John Scott, Chair of Bluefield Solar, said:
“It has been a pleasure to work with Paul since the launch of the Company back in 2013. He has been an integral part of the success that the Company enjoys today, in particular through his excellent leadership of the Audit and Risk Committee. Libby Burne will be taking over the role and I have no doubt that she will continue the example set by Paul.”
James Armstrong, Managing Partner of Bluefield Partners, said:
“The senior management team at Bluefield Partners has worked closely with Paul since the IPO in 2013 and has benefitted from his wise counsel and extensive technical knowledge. I wish him well for the future. We are delighted that Libby has taken over as the Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee and we look forward to continuing the success of the Company.”
The Board has initiated a recruitment process to identify a suitable director to be appointed in Paul’s stead. A further announcement will be made in due course.
