Guy Abramo Takes Helm as CEO of Cision
Portfolio - People | Jan 22, 2025 | Raptor Capital Management LP
Cision, a leading consumer and media intelligence company, has appointed Guy Abramo as its chief executive officer, with immediate effect. Abramo brings a wealth of experience, having previously served as CEO at HireRight, where he managed both its initial public offering in 2021 and a take-private transaction in 2024. His career also includes significant leadership roles at corporations such as Experian, Ingram Micro, Exxon/Mobil, and KPMG Consulting. Brandon Crawley, managing director at Platinum Equity—the private equity firm that acquired Cision in 2021—voiced confidence in Abramo's leadership, stating that Cision's position as a trusted partner would be strengthened under his guidance. Crawley emphasized the expectation that Abramo's appointment would propel Cision towards growth and innovation, ensuring its continued market dominance.
Sectors
- Media Intelligence
- Private Equity
Geography
- United States – Cision, HireRight, and Platinum Equity are key players in the U.S., which is central to this executive appointment.
Industry
- Media Intelligence – Cision operates within the media intelligence industry, providing insights and analytics to consumers and businesses.
- Private Equity – Platinum Equity, involved in the acquisition and appointment decision, is a private equity firm.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guy Abramo | CEO | Person | Newly appointed CEO of Cision, with a strong executive background at HireRight and other corporations. |
| Cision | Target Company | Company | A consumer and media intelligence company that has appointed a new CEO. |
| Platinum Equity | Private Equity Firm | Company | The firm that acquired Cision in 2021 and is involved in the appointment of the new CEO. |
| Brandon Crawley | Managing Director | Person | Managing Director at Platinum Equity, involved in the endorsement of the new CEO appointment. |