YouGov chief executive steps down as share price tumbles under his leadership
Steven Hatch, the CEO of YouGov, has resigned following a significant drop in the company's share price during his tenure.
The international research and data analytics group, YouGov, has reportedly agreed to part ways with Hatch effective immediately, as reported by City AM.
Stephan Shakespeare, co-founder and current chair of YouGov, will step in as interim CEO while the board seeks a permanent replacement for Hatch.
This development follows demands from activist investor Gatemore Capital Management for an 'urgent strategic review' and the dismissal of Hatch after a substantial decrease in the company's share price over the past year.
Gatemore had written to the board insisting that Hatch be replaced by Shakespeare.
These demands were made after a challenging year for
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