Nielsen names AP president

Asia Pacific - The Nielsen Company has announced the appointment of Christophe Cambournac to the position of president of Nielsen Asia, Pacific & India.

Cambournac succeeds Nonoy Niles who will be leaving The Nielsen Company.

In his role, Cambournac will lead Nielsen across Asia, the Pacific & India working closely with Nielsen's regional leadership team.  

He will be based in Singapore and report to David Calhoun, CEO The Nielsen Company.

Cambournac joined Nielsen in Europe in 2004 and has served as managing director for BASES Asia Pacific, based in Hong Kong.

Cambournac brings to Asia Pacific more than 15 years experience in market research and business consulting.

He brings a broad perspective of Nielsen's business to his new position from earlier roles and has extensive experience in handling global client relationships.  Before joining Nielsen, Mr. Cambournac worked in France.