Keywords Studios plc announced the appointment of Donald (Don) Robert to its Board as independent Non-Executive Director and Chair Designate, with effect from 1 February 2023. It is intended that Don will become Chair at Keywords' Annual General Meeting on 26 May 2023 as part of the planned succession for Ross Graham. Don brings a strong track record of building and leading international businesses, including through acquisitions, and a deep understanding of technology, data and analytics.

He was CEO of Experian plc, the global information and analytics group, for 9 years, during which time he more than doubled operating profits and scaled the business into a global market leader. He subsequently became Chair of Experian between 2014-2019. Don currently serves as Chair of the London Stock Exchange Group, where he has overseen the transformation of LSEG into a leading global financial markets infrastructure business.

He is also involved in several private technology focused businesses. Don, aged 63, is or has been a director or partner of the following companies or partnerships in the five years preceding his appointment to Keywords as follows: Current: London Stock Exchange Group plc; Corten Capital; Validis UK Limited; Validis Group Holdings Limited; Flexcharge. Last 5 years: London Stock Exchange plc; Court of Directors, Bank of England; Validis Holdings Limited; Compass Group plc; Albemarle Ship Investments LLP; Corten Management UK Limited; Experian plc; Experian Finance plc; Experian Holdings Limited; Experian Holdings Ireland Limited; Experian Holdings Inc.; Achilles Holdco Limited; Achilles Group Ltd; First Advantage Corp; Education and Employers Taskforce.