Northern 3 VCT plc said it has appointed David Ovens to its board as a non-executive director and as a member of the company’s audit, nomination and management engagement committees with effect from April 24, 2025.

Ovens is currently Joint Managing Director of Edinburgh-based investment syndicate Archangels.

“David has extensive venture capital experience, having previously served as Chair of SIS Ventures, a trustee of Social Investment Scotland, non-executive director of LINC Scotland (now known as Angel Capital Scotland), and CEO of Invercap,” said Northern 3 VCT.

“David also has significant corporate finance experience having previously worked with Bank of Scotland, Noble Grossart and Noble & Company.

“David currently serves as Chair of the Board of Scottish Athletics and non-executive director of UK Athletics. Additionally, David is a General Council Assessor for the University of Edinburgh Court.”