NielsenIQ (NIQ) has appointed Puneet Sharma as Managing Director, India, effective September 30, 2026. Based in Mumbai, Sharma will lead NIQ India’s commercial strategy and business operations.
In his new role, Sharma will focus on growth, client partnerships, market expansion and NIQ’s consumer, retail, digital and e-commerce intelligence capabilities in India.
“Puneet joins NIQ at a pivotal moment for both our business and the Indian market,” said Daniel Chorbadjian, Regional President, EEMEA and India, NIQ. “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’s brings deep market knowledge, commercial expertise, and extensive experience building customer relationships. His leadership will be instrumental strengthen our position in India and create even greater value for our clients.”
Sharma brings more than two decades of experience across consumer and service businesses, with his career spanning J&J / Kenvue, The Coca-Cola Company, Bacardi, BCCL (Times Group), Aircel and Carrier. His experience includes commercial strategy, sales leadership, customer engagement, go-to-market transformation and building teams.
Most recently, Sharma served as Sales Director at Kenvue, where he worked on commercial strategy, customer and channel partnerships and business transformation.
Before Kenvue, Sharma held leadership positions across multiple businesses and categories, with experience in navigating complex markets, developing customer relationships and translating business strategy into growth.
“I am excited to join NIQ at a time of tremendous opportunity for both the company and the Indian market,” said Sharma. “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 inrelligence, technology, and measurement capabilities. I look forward to working with our teams and clients to build on NIQ’s strong foundation in India, accelerate growth and identify new opportunities in this dynamic market.”
