SURVEY firm YouGov said its recently-acquired US businesses were performing well.

The company said it traded in line with expectations during the 12 months to July 31.

YouGov said it had appointed Doug Rivers, chief executive officer of its American business, as chief innovations officer and as an executive on the group board.

Doss Struse will become president of YouGov America with responsibilities for its operational management.

Chief executive Stephan Shakespeare said: “We have delivered on our objectives during the last year and are well-positioned for the future. Today’s appointments will further strengthen our group management team”.