Norman Crighton

Norman Crighton has over 35 years of experience in the investment company industry, spanning investment banking, fund management, and board-level governance. As head of a multinational investment banking department, he advised on the structuring and restructuring of closed-end funds with a focus on sustainable NAV-relative pricing and discount management. As a fund manager, he ran portfolios of investment companies on both a hedged and unhedged basis.

Importance of contribution

Since 2011, Norman has served as a non-executive director on the boards of nine listed investment companies, being chair of six of them, and one operating company, bringing particular expertise in IPO structuring, corporate governance, and shareholder value creation. He has a strong track record of working with boards and shareholders to narrow persistent discounts and align fund structures with investor expectations.

Date of appointment

1 July 2026

Committee memberships

• Audit Committee
• Nomination and Governance Committee
• Remuneration Committee

Current positions

• Chair of RM Infrastructure Income
• Chair of AVI Japan Opportunity Trust
• Non-Executive Director at Gore Street Energy Storage Fund