Nicholas Carter
About Nicholas Carter
Nicholas Carter serves as the Global Head of IT at YouGov, a position he has held since 2018. He has over a decade of experience in various IT roles at YouGov and holds a BSc (Hons) in Computer Science from the University of Johannesburg.
Current Role at YouGov
Nicholas Carter serves as the Global Head of IT at YouGov, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he oversees the company's global IT strategy and operations, ensuring that technological resources align with business objectives. His leadership contributes to the effective management of IT systems and infrastructure across the organization.
Previous Positions at YouGov
Nicholas Carter has held multiple roles at YouGov prior to his current position. He worked as the Head of Infrastructure and System Operations from 2012 to 2018, where he managed IT infrastructure projects. Before that, he was the Director of Global System Operations from 2010 to 2012 and the IT Manager from 2006 to 2009. Additionally, he served as the Director of Technology for a brief period in 2009 to 2010.
Education and Expertise
Nicholas Carter studied at the University of Johannesburg, where he earned a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Computer Science from 2000 to 2004. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in information technology and system operations.
Early Career Experience
Before joining YouGov, Nicholas Carter worked at Cointel VAS as an Information Technology Development Specialist from 2004 to 2006. This role allowed him to gain valuable experience in IT development and operations, which he later applied in his positions at YouGov.