Stephan Shakespeare

Stephan Shakespeare is a well-known figure in the field of data and business strategy. As the co-founder of YouGov in 2000, along with Nadhim Zahawi, he has been instrumental in shaping the landscape of market research and opinion polling. Stephan's expertise extends beyond the corporate realm, as seen through his role as the chair of the Data Strategy Board for the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills from 2012 to 2013. During this period, he spearheaded the Shakespeare Review of Public Sector Information, demonstrating his commitment to advancing data-driven decision-making in the public sector. Alongside his professional endeavors, Stephan is actively involved in the cultural sphere, serving as a trustee of the National Portrait Gallery. His dedication to fostering academic and research initiatives is evident through his position on the Advisory Board of the Oxford-Man Institute of Quantitative Finance. Stephan's academic journey saw him studying English Literature at the prestigious University of Oxford, where he honed his critical thinking and analytical skills.