Nielsen, the global leader in audience measurement, data, and analytics, has appointed Jessica Holscott as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately. Reporting to CEO Karthik Rao, she will oversee Nielsen's global finance organization, driving the company’s financial strategy during a pivotal time of innovation and growth.

Karthik Rao, CEO, Nielsen:
"Jessica is a world-class financial leader with the strategic vision and expertise to support Nielsen’s continued innovation in TV measurement, streaming data, and ad tech solutions."

Jessica Holscott’s Role & Responsibilities

As CFO, Jessica Holscott will lead:
Financial Planning & Analysis – Optimizing Nielsen’s financial strategy.
Tax & Controllership – Ensuring regulatory and compliance excellence.
Treasury & Internal Audit – Strengthening financial governance.

With over 20 years of financial leadership, Jessica brings deep expertise in media, entertainment, and technology finance, positioning Nielsen for its next growth phase.

Jessica Holscott’s Career Highlights

Spotter (Most Recent Role) – CFO, leading financial strategy for a creator-focused company.
WarnerMedia & HBO – CFO & EVP, driving financial decisions across Warner Bros., HBO, and Turner Networks.
Investor Relations Roles – Led investor relations at Time Warner & Aptiv (Delphi).
General Electric – Advanced through finance leadership, including Chief of Staff to the Vice Chairman & CFO.

Jessica Holscott, CFO, Nielsen:
"I'm honored to join Nielsen at such a transformational time. As the leader in audience measurement, Nielsen continues to raise the bar in innovation, and I look forward to driving its financial strategy forward."

Nielsen’s Continued Innovation in 2024

Big Data + Panel Accreditation – Recognized for groundbreaking measurement solutions.
OOH Expansion – Enhancing out-of-home audience measurement.
Streaming Innovations – First-party live streaming solution accredited in November 2024.
Industry-Trusted Metrics – Powering TV ratings, Nielsen Streaming Top 10, and The Gauge.

With Jessica Holscott at the financial helm, Nielsen is poised to scale its innovation and ad tech expansion, further solidifying its industry leadership in audience measurement.