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British Analytics Firm Experian Appoints BT's Adam Crozier as Chair-Designate
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 21, 2026
2 min readLast updated: April 21, 2026
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Experian has named Adam Crozier—currently chair of BT and Kantar—as its chair‑designate effective May 12, succeeding Mike Rogers at the AGM in July.
Experian Names Adam Crozier, Current BT Chair, as New Chair-Designate
Appointment of Adam Crozier as Experian Chair-Designate
April 21 (Reuters) - Credit data and analytics firm Experian on Tuesday named British telecom BT Group's Adam Crozier as its chair-designate, effective May 12, when he will succeed Mike Rogers.
The appointment follows Experian's announcement in January that Rogers would retire as chair after completing nine years on the board and seven years in the role.
Key Details of the Appointment
Here are some details:
Adam Crozier’s Professional Background
• Crozier is currently chair of BT and has previously served as chair of Premier-Inn owner Whitbread and online fashion retailer ASOS.
Selection Process and Leadership Endorsements
• Experian Senior Independent Director Alison Brittain said Crozier's appointment follows a "comprehensive and rigorous search process".
Leadership Experience and Strategic Value
• "He (Crozier) brings extensive leadership and board experience across large, international businesses, and his insight will be valuable as we continue to execute our strategy and deliver long-term growth," Experian CEO Brian Cassin said.
Transition and Retirement of Mike Rogers
• Rogers will retire as chair at the conclusion of Experian's annual general meeting.
Industry Context and Company Performance
Challenges Facing Data and Analytics Firms
• Data and analytics firms recently have been hit by worries over the impact of powerful new AI models on their business cases and whether the billions being spent by organisations on technology updates are sustainable.
Experian’s Recent Financial Performance
• In January, Experian maintained its annual outlook after reporting third-quarter organic revenue growth of 8%.
(Reporting by Neeshita Beura in Bengaluru; Editing by Sherry Jacob-Phillips)
Key Takeaways
- •Adam Crozier brings extensive FTSE 100 leadership experience, including chair roles at BT, Kantar, Whitbread, and ASOS (in.marketscreener.com)
- •He will formally join Experian’s board as independent non‑executive director and chair‑designate from May 12, ahead of Mike Rogers stepping down after the annual general meeting (scheduled for July 22) (in.marketscreener.com)
- •The appointment comes following a rigorous search led by Senior Independent Director Alison Brittain, as Experian navigates a competitive analytics landscape alongside recent strong organic revenue growth (8%) and resilient outlook (news.sky.com)
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Frequently Asked Questions about British analytics firm Experian appoints BT's Adam Crozier as chair-designate
1Who has Experian appointed as its new chair-designate?
Experian has appointed Adam Crozier, currently chair of BT Group, as its chair-designate effective May 12.
2Who is Adam Crozier succeeding as Experian’s chair?
Adam Crozier will succeed Mike Rogers, who is retiring after nine years on Experian's board and seven years as chair.
3What experience does Adam Crozier bring to Experian?
Adam Crozier has served as chair of BT, Whitbread, and ASOS, bringing extensive leadership and board experience.
4Why is Experian making this leadership change now?
The change follows Mike Rogers' planned retirement after completing his tenure as chair and board member.
5How has Experian performed recently?
Experian reported third-quarter organic revenue growth of 8% and maintained its annual outlook in January.