Worldwide Healthcare Trust
British investment trust
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Worldwide Healthcare Trust is a large British investment trust dedicated to investing in a portfolio of biotechnology and healthcare companies around the world.[1] It is listed on the London Stock Exchange is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index.[2]
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| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Investment management |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom |
| Key people | Doug McCutcheon (Chairman) |
| Website | www.worldwidewh.com |
History
The company was established as Finsbury Worldwide Pharmaceutical in 1995.[1] It adopted its current name in July 2010.[3] The chairman, Doug McCutcheon, joined the board in 2012. At the Annual General Meeting in July 2024, concerns were raised about McCutcheon's independence on account of his long service with the company.[4]
