Audience measurement, data and analytics firm Nielsen has recruited Nicolina Marzicola as its new global chief people officer.
In her new role, Marzicola will lead Nielsen’s global HR function, which is inclusive of talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, learning and development, HR operations and reporting, as well as its core HR business support function. She will also oversee talent initiatives that engage employees, connect back to strategic priorities and drive growth.
With decades of knowledge and experience in helping global organisations navigate complex business transformations, she will report to Karthik Rao, Nielsen’s chief executive officer. Most recently, Marzicola led broad people and talent management strategies at HP.
Marzicola said: “I’m delighted to join Nielsen as the chief people officer in this new era of transformation and growth for the business. I look forward to working with Karthik and the entire leadership team to continue cultivating Nielsen’s culture and uniting our global employees around our ambitious goals.”
Rao added: “Nicolina will play a crucial role in our ability to operate with greater agility by transforming where and how Nielsen works. I’m confident that her years of human resources experience will instill in our organisation a shared sense of purpose as we drive toward our bold vision for the future.”