CHICAGO, July 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Cision (NYSE: CISN)
today announced the appointment of David
Krantz to the Company's Board of Directors. Krantz currently
serves as the Group President of North America Fuel at FLEETCOR
Technologies, a leading global provider of business payment
solutions.
"David's impressive leadership experience and vast expertise in
strategy, business development, and marketing made him a natural
fit for the Cision Board," said Kevin
Akeroyd, Cision CEO. "Following our recent acquisitions of
TrendKite and Falcon.io, and the launch of the next generation
Communications Cloud®, this year has already seen exciting growth
for Cision. David will bring a unique skillset and perspective that
will make him an indispensable resource for the company as we
continue that trajectory."
Krantz was previously CEO of YP Holdings, a marketing solutions
provider, where he was responsible for leading the company's
strategy and operations. Prior to YP Holdings, Krantz had a
nine-year career with AT&T, including serving as CEO of
AT&T Interactive. Krantz has held high-level roles in product,
marketing, and strategy with AT&T, GoDigital Networks,
America Online, and Netscape.
"Cision continues to build technology that pushes the limits of
what's possible for the communications industry," said Krantz. "I'm
thrilled to join the Cision Board and look forward to being part of
this next stage of expansion."
Krantz holds a B.S. in Finance and Management from University of Virginia and an MBA from Harvard Business School. He currently sits on the
Board of CallRail, a company that helps data-driven marketers
optimize the performance of their advertising campaigns, increase
sales effectiveness, and improve customer retention.
With David Krantz's appointment,
the Cision Board is now comprised of nine directors.
About Cision
Cision Ltd (NYSE: CISN) is a leading
global provider of earned media software and services to public
relations and marketing communications professionals. Cision
software allows users to identify key influencers, craft and
distribute strategic content, and measure meaningful impact. Cision
has over 4,000 employees with offices in 22 countries throughout
the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. For more information about its
award-winning products and services, including the Cision
Communications Cloud, visit www.cision.com and follow Cision on
Twitter @Cision.
Media Contact:
Rebecca
Dersh
PR & Earned Media Manager, Cision
cisionpr@cision.com
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