The Board of Gocompare Group plc announced the appointment of Ashley Steel as an Independent Non-Executive Director with effect as of 26 September 2017. Ashley currently serves as a Non-Executive Director on the boards of National Express Group plc; the Civil Aviation Authority and global law firm, Ince & Co. Ashley also serves as a Non-Executive Director and representative for the Nation of England on the BBC's governing Board. Ashley is a former Vice Chairman at KPMG and was Global Chair for its transport, leisure and logistics practice and previously served on the International Business Advisory Board at British Airways. She has significant experience advising numerous FTSE/Fortune 500 boards.