CHICAGO, Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today,
Nielsen's Global Consumer Business announced Chicago as its global headquarters as it moves
forward with its journey to becoming a standalone company.
Effective January 1, 2021, this next
evolution of Nielsen's Global Consumer Business' nearly century-old
legacy in Chicago reestablishes
the company's commitment to leveraging Illinois' elite technology talent and diverse
workforce.
Already the company's largest workspace in the U.S., this fully
operational LEED Silver certified office, located at 200 W Jackson
Blvd, provides Nielsen's Global Consumer Business the opportunity
to collaborate with technology partners, attract top talent and
better serve our consumer packaged goods (CPG) and retail clients,
many of whom are also based in Chicago. Nielsen's Global Consumer Business
plans to further invest in and refresh this office, which is
already home to many of the company's senior leaders from
technology, operations, communications, finance and human
resources.
"Nielsen was founded in Chicago, Arthur
Nielsen revolutionized consumer measurement and data here,
and becoming a separate company is an opportunity to return our
headquarters back to our original home. We believe that
Chicago is a great place to build
upon our technology lead and continue to disrupt the industry,"
says David Rawlinson, CEO of
Nielsen's Global Consumer Business. "Coupled with Chicago's long-standing reputation for diverse
talent, establishing our headquarters here will help us on our
journey to define the future of e-commerce measurement and data,
and build a world-class culture."
Returning to the site of the company's founding in Rogers Park
in 1923, Nielsen's Global Consumer Business now employs
approximately 30,000 employees in nearly 100 countries around the
world. Reestablishing its status as a longstanding member of this
vibrant community, the Chicago
office employs a team of more than 600 people, including some of
our most forward-thinking technologists who are helping to reshape
the future of our business and inform the future of
commerce.
As a company with deep roots in Chicago for more than 95 years, Nielsen's
Global Consumer Business plans to expand its footprint with the
addition of at least 50 jobs over the next two years. Nielsen's
commitment to the City of Chicago
includes partnering with underserved communities, colleges and
universities for internship and training opportunities. These
efforts will equip candidates with the skills and confidence they
need to make a positive impact in their lives and their
communities.
"We are thrilled to welcome Nielsen's Consumer Business
headquarters back to Illinois, the
place where it all started," said Governor JB Pritzker.
"Illinois continues to be a choice
for leading companies across the world to expand and invest in –
and that's in no small part thanks to the talent found in our
communities, our commitment to innovation and technology, and
resources found here that allow companies to grow and thrive. We
look forward to partnering with Nielsen to ensure more Illinoisans
can benefit from jobs created and their continued economic growth
in our state."
Due to its top-notch talent, quality of life, and transportation
infrastructure that gives companies quick access anywhere in the
world, the State of Illinois is
home to headquarters for hundreds of major global companies,
including 37 in the Fortune 500. To ensure that Illinois remains a location where global
headquarters can compete, prosper, and provide opportunities for
all Illinoisans, Illinois is
continuing to invest in infrastructure through Rebuild Illinois and
talent through a renewed focus on apprenticeships and other
workforce initiatives.
"Nielsen's Consumer Business headquarters move to Chicago is a vote of confidence in
Illinois and a testament to the
growth opportunities our state has to offer for world class
companies to grow and thrive, even in the midst of a pandemic,"
said Director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic
Opportunity (DCEO), Erin B. Guthrie.
"Under Governor Pritzker's leadership, more companies continue to
make the choice for Illinois,
thanks to the talent and resiliency found across our communities,
investments in shared infrastructure, as well as our continued
investments that give us a competitive place to do
business."
"This announcement is an exciting win-win for Nielsen and the
entire Chicago region," said Mayor
Lori E. Lightfoot. "By establishing
its headquarters here in our city, Nielsen is furthering its
position in the most economically diverse city in the nation,
enabling it to better lead this fast-moving and cutting-edge
industry, all while helping develop our city's own incredible
workforce talent pipeline for years to come."
ABOUT NIELSEN
Nielsen Holdings plc (NYSE: NLSN) is a
global measurement and data analytics company that provides the
most complete and trusted view available of consumers and markets
worldwide. Nielsen is divided into two business units. Nielsen
Global Media provides media and advertising industries with
unbiased and reliable metrics that create a shared understanding of
the industry required for markets to function. Nielsen Global
Connect provides consumer packaged goods manufacturers and
retailers with accurate, actionable information and insights and a
complete picture of the complex and changing marketplace that
companies need to innovate and grow.
Our approach marries proprietary Nielsen data with other data
sources to help clients around the world understand what's
happening now, what's happening next, and how to best act on this
knowledge.
An S&P 500 company, Nielsen has operations in over 90
countries, covering more than 90% of the world's population. For
more information, visit www.nielsen.com.
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