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Michael Danson
Founder at
GLOBALDATA PLC
Net worth: 652 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Michael Thomas Danson founded GlobalData Plc and Datamonitor Ltd. Currently, Mr. Danson is Chief Executive Officer & Director at GlobalData Plc and Investment Partner at PROfounders Capital Partners LLP. He is also on the board of 13 other companies. Mr. Danson previously was Chief Executive Officer for Datamonitor Ltd. Mr. Danson received an undergraduate degree and a graduate degree from the University of Oxford.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GLOBALDATA PLC 60.4% | 10/09/2025 | 454,092,406 ( 60.4% ) | 652 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
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Michael Danson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| GLOBALDATA PLC | Founder | 01/01/1999 |
Internet Business Group Ltd.
 Internet Business Group Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides web design and hosting services | Director/Board Member | 27/08/2009 |
Progressive Digital Media Pvt Ltd.
 Progressive Digital Media Pvt Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides business services | Director/Board Member | 15/07/2010 |
GD Research Center Pvt Ltd.
 GD Research Center Pvt Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides market research services | Director/Board Member | 25/06/2018 |
Attentio Research Ltd.
 Attentio Research Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides information services | Director/Board Member | 24/04/2018 |
GlobalData Holding Ltd.
 GlobalData Holding Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides healthcare business information | Director/Board Member | 06/04/2017 |
Aroq Ltd.
 Aroq Ltd. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Provides online publishing services | Director/Board Member | 04/01/2019 |
Estel Property Investments No.4 Ltd.
 Estel Property Investments No.4 Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Buys and sells real estate properties | Director/Board Member | 24/10/2011 |
Financial News Publishing Ltd.
 Financial News Publishing Ltd. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Provides information and marketing services for companies operating in the financial and professional services markets | Director/Board Member | 24/04/2018 |
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Former positions of Michael Danson
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Training of Michael Danson
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Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
42
1st degree connections
25
1st degree companies
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Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 25 |
|---|---|
TMN Group Plc
 TMN Group Plc Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates an Internet shopping community and provides direct mail marketing services | Commercial Services |
SPG Media Group Plc
 SPG Media Group Plc Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Publishes magazines, annual, bi-annual industry and business reviews | Consumer Services |
Datamonitor Ltd.
 Datamonitor Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment research | Finance |
Internet Business Group Ltd.
Internet Business Group Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides web design and hosting services | Technology Services |
University of Oxford
 University of Oxford Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Verdict Media Ltd.
 Verdict Media Ltd. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Engaged in internet website publishing. | Commercial Services |
Mutualpoints Ltd.
 Mutualpoints Ltd. Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade Operates an Internet shopping community | Retail Trade |
Dewberry Redpoint Ltd.
 Dewberry Redpoint Ltd. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Provides publishing services to the foodservice industry | Commercial Services |
Progressive Capital Ltd.
 Progressive Capital Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Acquisition vehicle with interests in media companies | Finance |
GlobalData Plc
 GlobalData Plc Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides data, analytics and insights services | Commercial Services |
SPG Media Group Ltd.
 SPG Media Group Ltd. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Publishes magazines | Consumer Services |
Financial News Publishing Ltd.
Financial News Publishing Ltd. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Provides information and marketing services for companies operating in the financial and professional services markets | Consumer Services |
PROfounders Capital Partners LLP
 PROfounders Capital Partners LLP Investment ManagersFinance PROfounders Capital invests in companies located in Europe. The firm targets companies operating in the field of technology sector. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements with an investment size of EUR 0.5 - 3 million. The firm also makes lead investments. | Finance |
Progressive Media Ventures Ltd.
 Progressive Media Ventures Ltd. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Engages in publication of media titles | Commercial Services |
GlobalData UK Ltd.
 GlobalData UK Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Conducts market research and public opinion polling | Commercial Services |
GlobalData Holding Ltd.
GlobalData Holding Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides healthcare business information | Commercial Services |
Aroq Ltd.
Aroq Ltd. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Provides online publishing services | Consumer Services |
GD Research Center Pvt Ltd.
GD Research Center Pvt Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides market research services | Commercial Services |
Progressive Trade Media Ltd.
 Progressive Trade Media Ltd. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides print media services | Commercial Services |
Research Views Ltd.
 Research Views Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides information services | Commercial Services |
Progressive Digital Media Pvt Ltd.
Progressive Digital Media Pvt Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides business services | Commercial Services |
Progressive Digital Media (Holdings) Ltd.
 Progressive Digital Media (Holdings) Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment holding company | Finance |
Attentio Research Ltd.
Attentio Research Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides information services | Commercial Services |
Estel Property Investments No.4 Ltd.
Estel Property Investments No.4 Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Buys and sells real estate properties | Finance |
Digital Insights & Research Pvt Ltd.
 Digital Insights & Research Pvt Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides business services | Commercial Services |
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