NEW
YORK, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nielsen
announced today the appointment of Warren
Jenson as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective
April 15, 2023. Reporting to the
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer David
Kenny, Jenson will lead Nielsen's global finance
organization and financial activities including financial planning
and analysis, tax, controllership, and treasury. He will also lead
the company's information technology, corporate development, and
global strategy functions.
As CFO, Jenson will work closely with the leaders of Nielsen's
three business units -Audience Measurement, Gracenote, and
Analytics Portfolio– supporting their strategic initiatives, while
driving sustainable growth for the company.
"We are delighted to welcome Warren. His impressive background,
track record, and strategic vision will be instrumental in driving
the growth and financial performance of our business, and
supporting the digital transformation of Nielsen and our clients,"
said Kenny. "His growth mindset and global business perspective
will contribute to our winning team."
Jenson replaces Linda Zukauckas,
who left the company last month.
Jenson is a seasoned CFO and operations leader who brings over
34 years of experience in transformation and value creation in
diverse industries, including data and media. He has a track record
of driving growth, improving profitability and business
development, and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. He has
served as CFO for several Fortune 500 companies including Amazon,
Delta Airlines, NBC, and Electronic Arts, and most recently served
as President, CFO, and Executive Managing Director of International
for LiveRamp.
"I am thrilled to join Nielsen at such an exciting time in the
company's history and development. It is encouraging to see the
dynamic spirit of innovation, especially as I join the leadership
team and associates as they work with clients and partners to
reshape the industry," said Jenson. "Nielsen is in great shape and
in a strong position for the years ahead."
About Nielsen
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. Learn more at www.nielsen.com and
connect with us on social media (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and
Instagram).
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