Founded in 2016, London-headquartered Cynozure develops data strategies for organisations including Knight Frank and Penguin Random House.

Walker (pictured) will support the company as it expands its UK client base and operations in global markets.

Walker has previously held senior roles at insights businesses including Research Now (now Dynata), Hall & Partners and RealityMine, and for the past seven years has worked as a marketing and communications consultant.

Jason Foster, founder and chief executive at Cynozure, said: “Ashley’s global marketing experience and expertise will help us to continue to develop and grow partnerships with clients and accelerate our mission of contributing to a better future for all through the open and positive use of data.”