Baronsmead Second Venture Trust plc's board of directors announced the appointment of Tim Farazmand as an independent Non-Executive Director of the Company, with effect from 1 May 2020. Tim currently holds non-executive directorships and advisory appointments on a number of private enterprises. Tim has extensive business leadership skills and brings a wide experience of understanding the challenges faced by companies to ensure investment return. He was previously Chair of the British Venture Capital Association and a Director of BVCA Impact Investment Advisory Group.