Russ Soper is Chief Information & Data Officer at Nielsen, where he oversees global Information Technology capabilities and the company’s vast data organization. In this role, Russ focuses on modernizing Nielsen’s data infrastructure and technology systems, while leveraging AI to improve and expand our internal tools and services. Russ’ work keeps Nielsen agile and ensures its data remains the trusted industry standard for audience measurement.

Prior to Nielsen, Russ served as Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer at Finastra, one of the world’s largest fintechs, where he oversaw global hosting, security, and technology modernization across client-facing platforms and corporate operations. Previously, he served as Americas CIO and Global Head of Infrastructure for ABN AMRO’s Investment Banking division from London, and later joined J.P. Morgan to launch its Critical Infrastructure Operations.

Russ serves on the Board of Directors for 18loop and is an Advisory Council member and former Chairman of the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music. An avid runner and lifelong musician, Russ lives in Brooklyn, NY with his wife and daughter.