NielsenIQ Appoints Puneet Sharma as Managing Director, India

NielsenIQ (NIQ) has appointed Puneet Sharma as Managing Director for India, Sharma will oversee the company's commercial strategy and business operations, with a focus on client partnerships, market expansion and consumer intelligence capabilities.

The appointment comes as India's consumer market undergoes changes driven by digital adoption, expanding e-commerce and evolving shopping behavior. Brands and retailers increasingly rely on integrated data and insights to understand purchasing patterns and make informed business decisions.

In his new role, Sharma will lead NIQ India's commercial operations while supporting the development of its consumer, retail, digital and e-commerce intelligence offerings. His responsibilities include strengthening customer relationships and identifying opportunities across India's changing retail landscape.

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Sharma brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across consumer goods, consumer health, beverages, media and service businesses. His career includes roles at Johnson & Johnson/Kenvue, The Coca-Cola Company, Bacardi, BCCL (Times Group), Aircel and Carrier.

Most recently, he served as Sales Director at Kenvue, where he worked on commercial strategy, customer and channel partnerships, and business transformation. His experience spans sales leadership, go-to-market strategy and customer engagement across different industries.

According to Daniel Chorbadjian, Regional President for EEMEA and India at NIQ, Sharma's market knowledge and commercial experience will support the company's efforts to strengthen its position in India.

India remains an important market for NIQ as businesses respond to rising consumer spending, the growth of modern retail and the convergence of online and offline shopping. These developments are increasing demand for comprehensive measurement and insights that connect consumer behavior with retail performance.

Sharma's appointment places commercial leadership at the center of NIQ's India strategy as brands and retailers seek clearer insights into changing customer preferences and new opportunities for growth.