18 October 2026: NielsenIQ has appointed Puneet Sharma as its new Managing Director, India. Based in Mumbai, he will oversee the company’s commercial strategy and overarching business operations across the country.

Taking on this mandate, Puneet will focus on accelerating enterprise growth, strengthening strategic client partnerships, and expanding NielsenIQ’s intelligence capabilities across the consumer, retail, digital, and e-commerce sectors.

He brings over two decades of corporate leadership experience spanning consumer goods, media, telecommunications, and manufacturing. Prior to joining NielsenIQ, his career included senior roles at prominent global and regional organizations, including Kenvue, The Coca-Cola Company, Bacardi, BCCL, Aircel, and Carrier.

By combining his extensive cross-industry background with his expertise in commercial strategy, his leadership will center on driving business operations and advancing NielsenIQ’s market intelligence footprint in India.

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