Karthik Rao Named CEO of Nielsen

Sep 14, 2023•almost 2 years ago

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Nielsen

New YorkSoftwareAnalytics

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David Kenny to become Executive Chairman Nielsen, the global leader in audience measurement, data and analytics, announced today that Karthik Rao has been named CEO, effective immediately. David Kenny, who has served as CEO since 2018, will assume the role of Executive Chairman.

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Nielsen

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5850 ELLSWORTH AVENUE

New York, New York, United States

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Nielsen shapes the world's media and content as a global leader in audience measurement, data, and analytics. Through our understanding of people and their behaviors across all channels and platforms, we empower our clients with independent and actionable intelligence so they can connect and engage with their audiences—now and into the future. Nielsen operates around the world in more than 55 countries.

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