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NielsenIQ Appoints Irina Stoian as Chief AI Commercial Officer

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NielsenIQ (NIQ) has appointed Irina Stoian as Chief AI Commercial Officer, creating a new executive leadership role to accelerate the commercialization of artificial intelligence and strengthen the company's position as a technology-driven intelligence partner for global commerce.
In her new role, Irina will focus on transforming NIQ's extensive data assets and AI capabilities into intelligence platforms that help businesses make faster, smarter, and more informed commercial decisions.
Advancing AI-Powered Commerce
Announcing the appointment on LinkedIn, Irina said she will lead efforts to turn NielsenIQ's trusted consumer intelligence and AI capabilities into the infrastructure powering the next generation of commerce.
She noted that the opportunity to combine the company's century-long expertise in consumer insights with advanced artificial intelligence creates a strong foundation for helping organizations navigate an increasingly data-driven marketplace.
Bringing AI Commercialization Expertise
Irina joins NielsenIQ after spending more than six years at Palantir, where she worked with customers to deploy artificial intelligence across complex enterprise environments.
Reflecting on her previous role, she expressed gratitude to colleagues and customers who helped shape her approach to applying AI in real-world business scenarios.
She also thanked James Peck, Troy Treangen, and Chris Egan for their confidence in creating the Chief AI Commercial Officer role and entrusting her with leading this strategic initiative.
Looking Ahead
Irina's appointment reflects NielsenIQ's continued investment in AI leadership as it evolves beyond traditional consumer intelligence to deliver AI-powered technologies that enable smarter decision-making across retail, consumer goods, and commerce ecosystems worldwide.
About NielsenIQ
NielsenIQ (NIQ) is a global consumer intelligence company that provides data, analytics, and market insights to retailers, manufacturers, and consumer brands. Combining extensive consumer data with advanced analytics and AI, the company helps organizations understand market trends, optimize business performance, and make data-driven decisions across global markets.