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NielsenIQ Names Puneet Sharma Managing Director for India
NielsenIQ has chosen Puneet Sharma to lead its business in India.
He will start on September 30, 2026, and work from Mumbai.
His job will include helping the company grow and work closely with clients.
He will also focus on the company’s consumer, retail, digital, and online-shopping information services.
Sharma has worked in business roles for more than 20 years.
His most recent role was Sales Director at Kenvue.
NielsenIQ says India is an important market for its growth.
Sharma said he is looking forward to helping clients and the company find new opportunities.
NielsenIQ appointed Puneet Sharma Managing Director, India, effective September 30, 2026.
Sharma will be based in Mumbai and lead NIQ India’s commercial strategy and business operations.
His stated priorities include growth, client partnerships, market presence, and consumer, retail, digital, and e-commerce intelligence.
Sharma brings more than two decades of experience across consumer and service businesses, most recently as Sales Director at Kenvue.
NIQ said the appointment reflects its long-term commitment to India, which it describes as an important global growth market.
- Who
- NielsenIQ appointed Puneet Sharma as Managing Director, India.
- What
- Sharma will lead NIQ India’s commercial strategy and business operations.
- Where
- Sharma will be based in Mumbai, India.
- When
- The appointment is effective September 30, 2026.
- Why
- NIQ says the appointment supports its long-term commitment to India and its plans to pursue growth and strengthen client partnerships.
Key facts
- Company
- NielsenIQ (NIQ)
- Appointee
- Puneet Sharma
- Role
- Managing Director, India
- Effective date
- September 30, 2026
- Base
- Mumbai
- Experience
- More than two decades across consumer and service businesses
- Most recent role
- Sales Director at Kenvue
Quotes
Daniel Chorbadjian
NIQ Regional President for EEMEA and India
“Puneet joins NIQ at a pivotal moment for both our business and the Indian market. As consumer behavior continues to evolve and clients increasingly seek integrated intelligence across retail, e-commerce, digital, and consumer insights, India represents a significant opportunity for growth and innovation. Puneet brings deep market knowledge, commercial expertise, and extensive experience building customer relationships. His leadership will be instrumental strengthen our position in India and ”
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Puneet Sharma
Incoming Managing Director of NIQ India
“I am excited to join NIQ at a time of tremendous opportunity for both the company and the Indian market. India’s consumer ecosystem is transforming quickly, creating new possibilities for businesses to innovate, compete, and grow. NIQ is uniquely positioned to help clients navigate that change by connecting comprehensive consumer and retail intelligence, technology, and measurement capabilities. I look forward to working with our teams and clients to build on NIQ’s strong foundation in India,”
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