YouGov names Martin non-exec director

Martin is currently a non-executive director and chair of the audit and risk committee at operating company Zegona Communications, and until recently also held the same role on the board of online property portal Rightmove.

His prior executive experience includes financial chief positions at The Engine Group, Rok and Tempus Group.

Roger Parry, non-executive chair at YouGov, said: "I am confident that Ashley’s long experience of fast-growing, listed companies in the technology and media sectors will prove very valuable to us in achieving our ambitious goals over the next few years." 

Martin’s appointment is effective from 1^st September. From 1^st November, he will chair the board’s audit and risk committee, succeeding Nick Jones, who will remain on the committee.