McKinsey Practice Leader Joins Kantar Media in MD Role

Kantar Media has hired McKinsey Partner Constance Emmanuelli as Executive MD, leading its businesses across France, the Nordics and the Baltics, as well as TGI in the UK, Ireland and Central Europe.

Emmanuelli (pictured), who joins the insight group's Global Executive Team and starts on September 1st, is currently a Partner leading the Private Equity and Private Investment Practice in France for consulting aristocrat McKinsey. She also plays a senior leadership role in the firm's Financial Services Practice and its Consumer Technology and Media Practice, advising major clients across the media, entertainment and advertising ecosystem.

Kantar Media's existing Managing Directors for the relevant markets will continue in their roles and will now report directly to Emmanuelli. Global CEO Patrick Beacute;har comments: 'Constance brings an exceptional track record of strategic leadership, analytical depth and operational excellence. Having worked closely with her for many years, I have seen firsthand her ability to inspire teams, drive transformation and deliver outstanding results. Her arrival marks a major milestone for Kantar Media as we accelerate our growth and innovation across Europe.'

Web site: www.kantarmedia.com .