One of the pioneers of internet research, Stephan has been the driving force behind YouGov’s innovation-led strategy. He is the CEO of YouGov, having previously been both Non-Executive Chair (2023-25) and CEO (2000-23). He was Chair of the Data Strategy Board for the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills 2012-13 and led the Shakespeare Review of Public Sector Information. He is a commissioner for the Social Metrics Commission, an independent charity dedicated to helping UK policy makers and the public understand and take action to tackle poverty. Stephan has an MA in English Language and Literature from Oxford University.
ArticleAmerican public increasingly tuned into the Qatar crisis
This poll shows that the current tensions between Qatar and its neighbors are gaining some significant attention in the US.
07 Aug 2017- Article
It was attitudes not demographics that determined the US campaign
There are three things that matter about the US election result, seen from my pollster’s point of view. What do we learn about the role of demographics against attitudes in determining outcome? What might the result mean for the next UK general election? And why did we get that Mitt ...
08 Nov 2012