Chicago-headquartered consumer intelligence company NielsenIQ (NIQ) has appointed Steen Lomholt-Thomsen as its chief commercial officer. Lomholt-Thomsen will drive client strategy and enhance global growth as NIQ expands its capabilities to deliver mission-critical insights into the most holistic view of consumer shopping behavior. Lomholt-Thomsen brings extensive experience leading revenue growth and operational excellence in complex global organizations, including BullWall, Clarivate, and Aveva, and has held leadership roles in companies including IBM, HP, and IHS (now S&P Global). He brings a deep understanding of global markets, client engagement, software, and technology, and will further NIQ’s mission of empowering businesses to make the right strategic decisions. “NIQ operates in more than 90 countries globally. Steen is a proven leader with a track record of success across industries,” said Tracey Massey, NIQ’s COO. “His experience in operational excellence and building client relationships makes him a perfect fit to advance our strategic as we further harness the power of NIQ’s data and capabilities.” Lomholt-Thomsen is based in NIQ’s Geneva, Switzerland office….
Rep Report for November 22, 2024
Joyce “JC” Cataldo has been named to the newly created position of head of development and strategy for the Hollywood Professional Association (HPA). In 2017, Cataldo was hired as director of business development for both the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) and HPA. In 2020, she transitioned full time to HPA, bringing a wealth of experience to the organization. Before SMPTE, she was senior account and business development manager at Wall Street Communications. Prior to entering the media and entertainment industry, Cataldo spent over 10 years in corporate recruiting, coordinating undergraduate recruiting at over 70 schools for J.P. Morgan. During that time, she managed the on-campus recruitment program and sought corporate sponsorships from Fortune 500 companies at NYU, her alma mater. In her new capacity, Cataldo is leading a team dedicated to expanding membership, enhancing sponsorship opportunities, and driving strategic growth for HPA. Deanna Villarreal, recently promoted to membership engagement specialist, will work closely with her to further enhance membership involvement through HPA’s social media platforms; HPA veteran Max Ma will continue to manage the organization’s database, website and technical operations ensuring members can access information products with ease; and Roberta Gorman will continue her role as a membership consultant. Sales team members will round out Cataldo’s team. Her responsibilities include cultivating strong relationships with senior industry leaders, refining corporate membership offerings, and pursuing grants and collaborative opportunities that align with the organization’s goal of bringing value to its members....
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