Exhibit 99.9

Consent to be Named as a Director Nominee

In connection with the filing by Clarivate Analytics Plc of the Registration Statement on Form F-4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), I hereby consent, pursuant to Rule 438 of the Securities Act, to being named as a nominee to the board of directors of Clarivate Analytics Plc in the Registration Statement and any and all amendments and supplements thereto. I also consent to the filing of this consent as an exhibit to such Registration Statement and any amendments thereto.

Dated: February 27, 2019

/s/ Martin Broughton

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