Being Honest About Who I Am
Selcan is a Data Entry Specialist in Istanbul, Turkey. She joined Nielsen in 2018 as an openly transgender woman and is an active member of PRIDE, our LGBTQ+ & Allies employee resource group. Hi, I’m Selcan. I’d like to tell you about my journey working as a transgender woman and how Nielsen is different from …
Being Myself Without Compromise
Aritra first joined Nielsen in 2011 as a recent graduate and is now a Product Manager in Kolkata, India. In 2018, he helped establish the first South Asia chapter of PRIDE, our LGBTQ+ & Allies employee resource group (ERG), part of a growing network of 24 PRIDE ERGs around the world. Recently, I was interviewed …
Balancing for Better: Women Leaders with Focus & Grace
As part of our International Women’s Day celebrations, our Women in Nielsen employee resource group gathered reflections from associates around the world about how they #BalanceforBetter, this year’s International Women’s Day theme. Two of our accomplished women leaders shared their personal stories about achieving balance at home and at work. Here’s what they had to …
Translating my Military Experience to My Work at Nielsen
Ameyon is a program manager based in our Global Technology and Innovation Center in Oldsmar, Fla. Ameyon started his career at Nielsen as a technical field representative and later grew into his current role on our Technology and Engineering team. Before joining Nielsen, Ameyon served as a Multi-channel Transmission Systems Operator in the U.S. Army. My introduction …
Leading Nielsen’s Multicultural Organization Supporting an Inclusive Culture (MOSAIC) Employee Resource Group
Petra is a global auditor, based in our Oxford, U.K. office. Petra also leads MOSAIC, the first employee resource group (ERG) that originated in the U.K. Petra shares what it’s like being an ERG leader, and the development opportunities she’s received from getting involved in an ERG. Being an ERG leader is one of the …
Transitioning from the Marine Corps to Nielsen
Michael is a senior project manager for service delivery in Buy technology, based in the Global Technology and Innovation Center (GTIC) in Oldsmar, Fla. He currently works to provide the best experience for our clients through our knowledge portal, Answers on Demand. Before joining Nielsen in 2015, Michael served as a Marine Corps Communications Officer …
My Journey to Leading Supplier Diversity At Nielsen
Lamont is Nielsen’s Vice President of Supplier Diversity, based in Dallas, Texas. Lamont expanded Nielsen’s supplier diversity program and strategy in the U.S. He is currently working on scaling our efforts globally. My journey in supplier diversity started before I knew anything about the profession. I grew up in a rough neighborhood on the west side of Chicago, …
Bringing Your Whole Self To Work Leads To Career Fulfillment At Nielsen
Megan is a Director for Nielsen Consumer Neuroscience, based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Megan has grown her career at Nielsen by being herself and extending her expertise to many areas of our business. In my early 20s, I was a headstrong student and frequent concert goer, determined to make it in the music business. But after …
Being Bold For Change In Your Career
Kate is our Senior Vice President of Finance, U.S. Media, based in New York City. Throughout her career, Kate has made many bold moves that have helped her grow both personally and professionally. On this International Women’s Day, my “Be Bold For Change” message is one of authenticity, curiosity, kindness and being bold, which are what I view …
Love is the Heart of Leadership at Nielsen
Natasha is the Vice President of Talent Engagement and Development, based in Chicago, IL. Throughout her career at Nielsen, Natasha has worked with our leadership to ensure that our culture supports patience, humility, and most importantly, love. Earlier this year, I was in a team meeting and we started the day outlining the ground rules. …