Gerald Hubert Holtham

BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust Plc operates as a closed-end investment fund. It focuses on securities of large, mid and small capitalization European companies, together with some investment in the developing markets of Europe. The company was founded on June 1, 2004 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Aviva Investors Global Services Ltd. (AIGSL) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Aviva Investors Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by Aviva plc (LSE: AV, ADR: AV) in Great Britain. Previously known as Morley Fund Management Ltd., the firm was founded in 1973, merged with Norwich Union Investment Management Ltd. in 2000 and underwent restructuring in 2008. Headquartered in London, AIGSL provides investment management services and related advisory to various subsidiaries of the Aviva Group and external clients such as retail funds, pension funds, and other institutional investors.

Cadwyn Capital LLP is an independent hedge fund manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Gerald Holtham in 2005. Cadwyn Capital manages the assets of financially sophisticated clients.

Lehman Brothers Europe Ltd. provides financial services to corporations, governments and municipalities, institutional clients, and high net worth individuals. The company is headquartered in London, UK.