About Nielsen Brandbank

We are one of the world’s most trusted providers of digital product content for ecommerce sites, mobile shopping apps and virtual merchandising applications.

With 20 years’ experience in ecommerce content, Nielsen Brandbank maximises the impact of online products, while minimising the cost and effort to retailers and suppliers. We create high quality content that fuels ecommerce success for our customers, while creating a rich online shopping experience.

We were acquired by Nielsen in 2014. Nielsen Holdings is a leading global provider of consumer insights and trends. A company highly respected by global manufacturers and retailers, like Tesco, Walmart, P&G and Unilever, Nielsen have the most complete view of consumer trends and habits worldwide.

Nielsen Brandbank Leadership Team

John Tavolieri

Global President for Operations, Nielsen

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John drives service delivery excellence and process improvement across Nielsen’s Watch and Buy consumer intelligence products, having previously lead the Western Europe Commercial team. John oversees the direction and leadership of Nielsen Brandbank, bringing his extensive experience of international markets and a deep understanding of the digital shopper.

Mike Nickituk

Global Managing Director

Mike is responsible for directing all aspects of the company’s growth and development. Having joined Nielsen Brandbank in 2016, he previously led commercial and product management teams within Nielsen Brandbank, focusing on creating and delivering a consistently high quality service for some of the world’s biggest brands. He has 24 years of international Nielsen experience across several countries and business practices, including International Business Development and Global Product Leadership.

Sean Wilkins

Group Commercial Director

Having joined Nielsen Brandbank in 2011, Sean is responsible for developing Nielsen Brandbank’s operations internationally, leading the strategy for international expansion and driving growth in new markets.

Maru Diaz

Chief Operating Officer

Maru joined Nielsen Brandbank in 2016, and is responsible for ensuring that the Nielsen Brandbank group operates as effectively and efficiently as possible. Prior to joining us she worked at Nielsen in Finance, Operations and Data Integrity roles around the world. Maru specialises in business process improvement and also has a wealth of experience in project management, strategic and tactical analysis and financial modelling.

Chris Head

Head of Finance

Chris ensures that the Finance function across the group operates as effectively and efficiently as possible and that the group’s financial and human resource strategy is aligned with group objectives. He initially joined Nielsen Brandbank in 2010 as a financial controller, responsible for all elements of the day-to-day accounting and HR functions.

Jeff Mapp

Group IT Director

Jeff joined us in 2017, bringing a wealth of technology and management expertise with a career spanning almost 20 years at Nielsen. Jeff started his career at Nielsen as the UK & Ireland IT Infrastructure Manager, and he progressed to leading all of UK IT, followed by a series of European and Global IT roles as the company evolved. Prior to Nielsen, Jeff served in the British Navy, was a qualified electronics engineer, and held other IT roles in various commercial organisations.