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GlobalData refreshes board with new independent director as long-serving members step down

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  • GlobalData appoints technology veteran Rachel Higham as independent non-executive director.
  • Long-serving non-executives Annette Barnes and Andrew Day to step down as part of board refresh and governance focus.
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GlobalData refreshes board with new independent director as long-serving members step down

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GlobalData ( (GB:DATA) ) has provided an announcement.

GlobalData has strengthened its board with the appointment of experienced technology executive Rachel Higham as an independent non-executive director, effective 20 January 2026. Higham, who has held senior roles at major corporates including Marks & Spencer, WPP, BT and Vodafone, joins as part of a planned refresh of the company’s independent non-executive representation. Long-serving directors Annette Barnes and Andrew Day will step down ahead of the company’s 2025 full-year results announcement, in line with best practice on board tenure after more than nine years of service. Higham will succeed Day, while a successor to Barnes is expected to be named shortly, signaling GlobalData’s ongoing focus on governance, board renewal and reinforcing its technology and data expertise at the top level.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:DATA) stock is a Hold with a £131.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on GlobalData stock, see the GB:DATA Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:DATA Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:DATA is a Neutral.

GlobalData’s strong financial performance and strategic corporate events, such as share buybacks and market transition plans, are significant positives. However, technical indicators suggest bearish momentum, and the high P/E ratio indicates overvaluation concerns. The overall score reflects a balanced view of these factors.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:DATA stock, click here.

More about GlobalData

GlobalData Plc is a leading data, insights and technology company that provides information and analysis to clients across global markets. The company positions itself as a market leader in leveraging data and innovation to support decision-making for businesses, with a strong focus on technology-driven solutions.

Average Trading Volume: 2,342,358

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £887.2M

For detailed information about DATA stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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