Jenson Upped To President Of Nielsen
• Just five months after joining Nielsen as Chief Financial Officer, the giant audience measurement, data and analytics firm announced that Warren Jenson will now also serve as President of Nielsen, in addition to his current role of CFO.
In this expanded role, Jenson will oversee Nielsen’s work to modernize its operations with the aim of creating an agile, innovative company that is best suited to serve the changing needs of the media industry. In assuming this role, he will also manage the company’s Information Technology, Corporate Development, and Global Strategy functions alongside his existing leadership of its Finance group. The company’s Portfolio Analytics business unit will report into Jenson, as well.
He will continue to report to Karthik Rao, who last month was elevated to CEO. “Warren has made a tremendous impact on our organization since joining Nielsen and proven to be a trusted advisor as we’ve navigated a changing environment,” said Rao. “His expanded role will be integral to our work as we set out to transform our business now and into the future.”
“I am humbled to take on the additional role as President of Nielsen and lead the company’s vision and transformation, particularly during Nielsen’s centennial anniversary year,” said Jenson. “Since joining Nielsen just five months ago, I am encouraged by Nielsen’s commitment to innovation and shaping the media measurement ecosystem around the globe. I look forward to working closely with our CEO Karthik Rao to help power a better media future for the next 100 years.”
Jenson previously served as CFO for several Fortune 500 companies, including Amazon, Delta Airlines, NBC, and Electronic Arts. He joined Nielsen in April 2023 after serving as President, CFO & Executive Managing Director of International for LiveRamp (no relation to us RAMP).
