Nielsen Sports SA appoints Duncan Stead as business development and client services lead

Nielsen Sports South Africa has appointed Duncan Stead, formerly operations team lead at Naked Financial Technology as business development and client services lead.

Stead's journey started with a postgraduate degree from the University of Cape Town, where he developed a keen interest in how data can drive decision-making in sports. His role at the rugby academy provided valuable insights into using data to inform strategies for teams, brands and sponsors. This experience expanded exponentially as he transitioned into the fintech industry focusing on short-term insurance.