Board Change

6 Mar 2008 11:13

YouGov PLC06 March 2008 6 March 2008 YouGov plc Board Change YouGov plc ("YouGov" or the "Company"), the UK's leading online market researchagency, announced today that Peter Kellner, President and Non-ExecutiveDirector, is standing down from the YouGov plc Board. Peter will remain asemeritus President and will continue working with the Company's media, politicaland other clients, on a part time basis. Additionally he will continue torepresent YouGov in the media and at academic and other conferences. YouGov has grown considerably in the last seven years and the structure of theCompany has evolved to meet the changing requirements. The plc Board is nowcomplemented by an operational board responsible for the day to day running ofthe company and product development. Peter will continue to play an active rolein the development of the Company's polling business. Commenting on today's announcement Roger Parry, Chairman, said: "Peter has played a crucial role in the development of YouGov both as a fulltime executive and a Board member. I am delighted that his association with theCompany will continue and on behalf of the Board we all thank him for hiscontribution to YouGov's success. I would also like to wish him well with hisvarious new projects." Peter Kellner said: 'When I joined YouGov it was more of an idea than a reality.It is now an established leader in research and polling and I have thoroughlyenjoyed the journey over the last seven years. The business continues to go fromstrength to strength however, on a personal level the time has come for me tostep down from the Board and from full time work. This will allow me to continuewith the stimulating work I do with YouGov and its clients as well as spendingmore time pursuing other unrelated projects. I believe my new relationship withthe company is right both for me and for YouGov.' Enquiries: YouGov plc Nadhim Zahawi / Katherine Lee 020 7012 6000 Financial Dynamics Charles Palmer / Nicola Biles 020 7831 3113 Grant Thornton Corporate Finance - Nominated Advisor Gerry Beaney / Colin Aaronson 020 7383 5100 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange