Cali Tran
About Cali Tran
Cali Tran is the Chief Executive Officer at Cision and the President and CEO at Brandwatch, with a diverse career spanning leadership roles in various companies.
Chief Executive Officer at Cision
Cali Tran currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Cision. In this role, he oversees all operations and strategic directions of the company, working on-site to ensure the business's success and growth in the marketplace.
President and CEO at Brandwatch
Cali Tran is the President and CEO of Brandwatch, where he is responsible for guiding the company’s vision and strategy. His leadership focuses on driving the company’s objectives forward and ensuring its competitive edge in the industry. He previously worked as President and Chief Commercial Officer at Brandwatch from 2022 to 2023.
Previous Roles at Vericast and Valassis
Before joining Brandwatch, Cali Tran held several key positions at Vericast and Valassis. He served as President of Vericast from 2014 to 2020, where he led the company for six years. Subsequently, he became the President and CEO at Valassis from 2019 to 2020, following an earlier role as President. At these companies, he played vital roles in overseeing operations and driving business growth.
Early Career and Board Memberships
Cali Tran's early career includes significant roles in finance and development. He worked as Director of Corporate Development and Finance at Ancestry.com and as a Financial Analyst at both Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse First Boston. Additionally, he co-founded Agilix Labs and served as VP of Corporate Development. Tran also held board positions at Sharethrough and Bigfoot Networks, as well as being a Board Observer at Mozes.
Education and Academic Background
Cali Tran holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, where he studied General Management from 2004 to 2006. He also earned an AB in History from Bowdoin College, completing his undergraduate studies from 1993 to 1997. His academic background has provided a strong foundation for his diverse professional career.