Having worked for Nielsen for 12 years, Clare Nishikawa has gained a breadth of experience working within the CPG industry. Clare has held local, regional and global roles with Nielsen within operations, marketing, communications, sales and client development. Due to her most recent client responsibilities, Clare has been focused on the Convenience and Gas channel for the past two years.

Within her Global role, Clare co-authored the series of Nielsen Global Executive News Reports: Reaching the Billion Dollar Mark (2001); What’s Hot in Food and Beverages (2002); Global Mega Brand Franchises (2003); Power of Private Label (2003 & 2005); What’s Hot in Personal Care (2004); What’s Hot in Food & Beverages (2004).

Clare originates from the UK, where she joined Nielsen, spent eight years in Toronto and has spent the last two years working in Montreal.

Clare holds an International MBA and a BSc in Mathematics and Management from Royal Holloway, University of London, UK.