Cindy Rampersaud Joins JPMorgan US Smaller Companies Trust as Director

Cindy Rampersaud, a former director at Hipgnosis, has joined JPMorgan's US Smaller Companies trust as a director. Rampersaud brings experience in investment management, having previously worked at Fidelity and Henderson Global Investors. The addition of Rampersaud is expected to enhance the trust's investment capabilities and provide valuable insights to the fund's management.

JPMorgan US Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc has announced the appointment of Cindy Rampersaud as an independent Non-Executive Director, effective November 1, 2025. Ms. Rampersaud brings extensive experience in investment management, having previously served as a Senior Independent Director and Audit & Risk Chair at Hipgnosis Song Fund, and as a Non-Executive Director at Sage Homes and Which? Consumer Association [1].

Ms. Rampersaud’s appointment is part of JPMorgan’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its investment capabilities. She joins the trust with a background that includes roles at Pearson plc, where she led the Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC) and their apprenticeships business. Her addition is expected to provide valuable insights and expertise to the fund’s management [1].

The appointment comes at a time when JPMorgan is actively expanding its digital asset strategy. The firm has recently committed up to $500 million to Numerai, an AI-driven hedge fund that leverages crowdsourced strategies and cryptocurrencies. This investment reflects JPMorgan’s broader shift towards integrating artificial intelligence and decentralized finance into its investment strategies [2].

The appointment of Ms. Rampersaud aligns with JPMorgan’s goal of enhancing its investment trust’s performance and risk management capabilities. Her experience and background in investment management and governance are likely to contribute significantly to the trust’s future success.

References:
[1] RNS Number : 8567W JPMorgan US Smaller Co. IT 27 August 2025
[2] JPMorgan Commits $500M to AI Hedge Fund Numerai (https://cointelegraph.com/news/jpmorgan-500m-ai-crypto-hedge-fund-numerai)