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….
Street Talk for February 21, 2025
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