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….
Gloria Colangelo joins Identity as managing partner
Production company Identity has brought Gloria Colangelo on board as managing partner.
Having spent decades in the production industry in senior roles, including a lengthy tenure as executive producer at companies Assembly and MacGuffin Films, Colangelo brings a wealth of experience to her new position at Identity, which marks a professional evolution of her own. “After an incredibly fulfilling career, I reached a point where I was ready to take on a new challenge and pursue a longtime goal of becoming a partner--playing a more direct role in shaping a company’s vision, fostering talent, and driving meaningful growth,” she said.
As managing partner at Identity, Colangelo effectively reunites with former colleague, EP Molly Mitchell, and assumes a more hands-on role in shaping the company’s vision and trajectory. “Molly and I are deeply involved,” said Colangelo, “in every aspect of production, from sales and bidding to overseeing shoots and wrapping jobs. This approach feels natural to me, as I’ve always thrived in a role where I’m engaged in all stages of the process. I’m also extremely grateful for the opportunity to be working with owner/EP Joe Masi, someone who I’d admired from afar, and having the support of his belief in our vision.”
Along with her day-to-day operations, Colangelo is also playing a pivotal role in bolstering Identity’s already strong roster of directing talent. For the new managing partner, however, it’s important that connecting new and existing storytellers occur rather naturally. “I didn’t come to Identity with a set roster,” she explained. “Instead, as I made the decision to embark on this new journey, a few directors I’d worked closely with expressed a strong interest in joining... Read More