- Nielsen (NYSE:NLSN) has hired James Powell, Thomson Reuters' chief technology officer, into its own CTO position. The move is effective July 6.
- Powell has spent 21 years with Thomson Reuters, part of 20 years experience in senior technology roles. His position at Nielsen will include overseeing technology, engineering and data science teams.
- Powell had previously worked with Solace Systems, Citadel Investment Group and TIBCO Finance Technology.