Next 15 Names New Board Chair

UK-based digital marcoms group Next Fifteen Communicationshas named Penny Ladkin-Brand as Chair of the Board, effective 1st February 2021. She will replace Richard Eyre, who remains in the post until the end of the current financial year.

Next 15's portfolio of companies includes its insights and intelligence division Savanta, formed last year through the merger of research agencies Morar HPI, VIGA, Charterhouse and Circle, and later expanded with the addition of ComResand Future Thinking.

Ladkin-Brand (pictured) is currently CFO of multi-platform media company Future plc, and will be moving to the new position of Chief Strategy Officer in June. She previously worked at Auto Trader Group as Commercial Director, responsible for pricing strategy; and qualified as a Chartered Accountant with PwC before moving into corporate finance, gaining experience of M&A in both public and private markets. In addition, she has chaired the Next 15 Audit Committee since 2017.

Commenting on the appointment CEO Tim Dyson said: 'This is a great result for Next 15. Penny is a champion of shareholder value and will bring wisdom, know-how and a strong understanding of data and technology will contribute to the next phase of the company's development. I would also like to thank Richard for his stewardship over the last nine years. His guidance and overall input have played a huge part in our success'.

Web site: www.next15.com .

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