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RNS Number : 4067T  YouGov PLC  18 February 2026

 

 

18 February 2026

YouGov plc

("YouGov" or "the Group" or "the Company")

Directorate Change

 

YouGov, the international research and data analytics group, announces that
Deborah Davis has decided to step down as Chair and from the Board with effect
from today.

Deborah joined the Board in June 2024 and was appointed Chair on an interim
basis in February 2025. The Company expresses its sincere appreciation for her
contribution during a period of leadership transition, during which she
chaired the Board and supported the executive team as the business refocused
on its strategic priorities.

The Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Griffiths as permanent
Chair of the Board with effect from today. Ian joined the Board in September
2025 and will take over as Chair of the Nomination Committee and will remain a
member of the Audit & Risk Committee and the Remuneration Committee. Ian
is currently a Non-Executive Director for BBC Commercial Ltd and an
Independent Non-Executive Director for Stanley Gibbons Baldwins Ltd. Ian was
Deputy CEO and CFO of market intelligence agency Kantar from 2020 to 2022.
Before that Ian was CFO and COO of ITV plc for more than 10 years and before
that CFO of EMAP plc.

Belinda Richards, Senior Independent Director, commented: "On behalf of the
entire Board, I would like to express our deep appreciation to Deborah for her
exceptional leadership and commitment to the Company. Ian has already
demonstrated the value he brings to the Board through his industry knowledge
and wealth of experience and I am confident that he will continue to deliver
this in his enhanced role as Chair."

Deborah Davis, Chair of the Board, commented: "It has been a privilege to
serve on the Board and as Chair on an interim basis. I have greatly valued
working with Stephan and the wider Board and wish the Company every success
for the future."

Ian Griffiths, Non-Executive Director, commented: "Deborah has played an
important role on the Board offering invaluable guidance during a period of
significant change. We thank her for her unwavering dedication as she stepped
in as interim Chair last year, helping to stabilise the business. It is clear
that Stephan has created a unique business and I very much look forward to
partnering with him and the team in helping return this business to growth and
delivering value for our shareholders."

 

Enquiries

 

 YouGov plc

 Tilly Heald, Company Secretary                                           020 7012 6000

 Hannah Jethwani, Head of Investor Relations & Corporate Strategy

 FTI Consulting

 Charles Palmer / Dwight Burden / Valerija Cymbal / Jemima Gurney         020 3727 1000

 J.P. Morgan Cazenove (NOMAD and Joint Broker)

 Bill Hutchings / James Summer                                            020 7742 4000

 Berenberg (Joint Broker)

 Mark Whitmore / Richard Andrews / Smruthya Ganeshram                     020 3207 7800

 Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc (Joint Broker)                    020 7425 8000

 Andrew Foster / Josh Williams / Ed Phillips

 

 

About YouGov

YouGov is a global research data, and analytics group.

Our mission is to offer unparalleled insight into what the world really thinks
and does. With operations in the US, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East,
India and Asia Pacific, we have one of the world's largest research networks.

Above all, YouGov is powered by reality. That stems from a unique panel of
millions of registered members across 64 markets, encapsulating some 18
million shopping trips and millions of interconnected data points.

Our unique approach to recruiting and engaging with our panel, combined with
our state-of-the-art technology platforms, enables us to deliver real-world,
real-time insights that lead to better decision-making and a competitive
advantage for our clients.

As innovators and pioneers of online market research, we have a strong
reputation as a trusted source of accurate data and insights. Testament to
this, YouGov data is regularly referenced by the global press, and we are
consistently one of the most quoted market research sources in the world.

YouGov /Research Reality

For further information, visit business.yougov.com

 

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