Nielsen//NetRatings fills Aussie MD role

Australia - Nielsen//NetRatings has hired Allan Dib as MD for Australia, responsible for the strategic development of NetRatings' business in Australia.

Dib will be based in the company's regional headquarters in Sydney and reports directly to MD of Asia Pacific and Latin America, Forrest Didier.

"Allan has a proven track record of successful business and client management and also has solid internet and research industry experience that will be invaluable in understanding and addressing our clients' needs," Didier said.

Previously, Dib was VP brand and communications for GfK Custom Research North America where he was in charge of the Centre of Excellence for Advertising Effectiveness Research in New York.

"It is very exciting to return to the Australian Internet industry at such an important point in its evolution. With high quality products and services, a professional, dynamic and highly skilled team and the most extensive capabilities to deliver valuable insights on the internet medium, Nielsen//NetRatings is at the forefront of the industry's current developments and very well positioned to achieve its full potential as the leading information provider, now and in the future," Dib said.