Company Announcements

26 March 2021

GlobalData Plc

("GlobalData" or the "Company")

Notice of AGM and the proposed appointment of non-executive Director

GlobalData, the global provider of data, analytics and insights announces that its Annual General Meeting of shareholders will be held on 20 April 2021 at 10.00 a.m. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, the meeting will be held by video conference. This will safeguard our shareholders' and employees' health and make the Meeting as safe and as efficient as possible. Further details can be found on the Notice of Annual General Meeting on the Company's website, www.globaldata.com.

At the meeting, the Board of Directors are delighted to be proposing the appointment of Elizabeth Pritchard as non-executive Director. Elizabeth is currently Founder of White Rock Data Solutions LLC and has held senior leadership roles with Goldman Sachs, AIG and Crux Informatics, with a career focus on data and the implementation of data strategies.

In accordance with Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies, Elizabeth Pritchard is 61 years old. There are no further disclosures to be made under Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies.

Mike Danson, Chief Executive of GlobalData, commented:

"I am delighted to be welcoming Elizabeth to the GlobalData team. Elizabeth will bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our Board both from her experiences within the financial sector, but also her focus and passion for data and innovation.''

ENQUIRIES:

GlobalData Plc   

Mike Danson, Chief Executive Officer                                                                                            0207 936 6400

Graham Lilley, Chief Financial Officer          

Brokers

Bill Hutchings/ Mose Adigun - J.P. Morgan Cazenove (Nomad and joint broker)                          0207 742 4000

Sam Barnett - HSBC (Joint broker)                                                                                               0207 991 8888

Erik Anderson/ Alina Vaskina - Panmure Gordon (Joint Broker)                                                   020 7886 2500

Hudson Sandler 

Nick Lyon                                                                                                                                       0207 796 4133