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Global Leadership Team

I’m Guy Abramo and I’m the Chief Executive Officer.

I am an accomplished leader and board director with experience spanning multiple industries including technology, financial services, and consulting. Most recently I served as CEO of HireRight, where I led its IPO in 2021 and its take-private transaction in 2024. Prior to HireRight, I held senior roles at organizations such as Experian, Tallan, Ingram Micro, KPMG Consulting, and Exxon/Mobil, consistently delivering transformative growth, innovative solutions, and operational excellence.

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) and an MBA from Georgetown University. I’m known for my collaborative leadership style and commitment to empowering teams to succeed.

Matt Brown is President of PR Newswire. He has spent his career leading businesses and teams in the information services, FinTech, and news industries, ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies.

Matt joined PR Newswire from Signal AI, where he served as President, Americas & Asia-Pacific. Prior to that, he held commercial leadership and GM roles at Thomson Reuters and Nasdaq, where he was Global Head of Sales of the Corporate Solutions business unit. He also enjoys an active interest in the early-stage tech ecosystem where he has had the pleasure to invest in and advise numerous exceptional, high-velocity businesses.

Matt graduated with a BA in Philosophy from Trinity College in Connecticut, is an active traveler and hiker, and lives in New York with his son.

Stephen Boyes is a growth leader with over 25 years of global FinTech, MarTech and Media experience providing enterprise data, SaaS technology platform & marketing solutions to many of the world’s most successful organizations.

Steve is best known for delivering transformative growth in both mature and startup environments. Notably, Steve has led the Global Sales and Service support functions of a $6BN enterprise, initiated a Solutions business at Thomson Reuters rapidly scaling it to $1BN in revenue, and founded a startup in the digital media business growing it multi-million-dollar annual revenue and millions of daily visitors.

Steve has also sat on numerous Operating Committees and boards. A leader and a coach at his core, Steve was recognized as a top 50 Leading Light in the UK for kindness in business leadership in 2018.

Andy Bhojwani serves as Cision’s Chief Information Officer. He is a recognized leader in the private equity and privately held business sectors and is known for his expertise in large-scale digital transformation and enterprise modernization. With extensive international experience in Asia, Europe, and Latin America, he brings a global perspective to his role.

Before joining Cision, he served as the CIO at Transcendia, a company owned by Goldman Sachs. During his time there, he played a key role in streamlining enterprise resource planning (ERP), optimizing operational processes, aligning technical solutions with business objectives, and designing cloud computing infrastructure. These efforts significantly improved the company’s operations and application efficiency. His career also includes senior technology positions at Composites One, Essendant, and W.W. Grainger. 

Andy earned his M.B.A. from the University of Notre Dame and he lives in Chicago alongside his three children. Outside of work, he is an avid fan of basketball and passionate about music.

I’m Jim Daxner, Chief Product Officer at Cision, where I lead the development of innovative products and strategic initiatives that drive business growth. With over 20 years of experience in tech-enabled services and FinTech, I’m passionate about delivering customer-centric solutions, expanding market opportunities, and enhancing operational efficiency.

I’ve spearheaded product strategy and business transformation at companies like HireRight, Digital Trusted Identity Services (DTIS), and Affinion Group, where I helped scale product portfolios, launch new revenue streams, and optimize go-to-market strategies. I thrive in high-performance cultures, fostering collaboration across teams to bring ideas to life. 

Outside of work, I enjoy staying ahead of emerging technology trends and exploring ways to apply innovation to real-world business challenges.

I’m Jeff Mullins, Chief Technology Officer at Cision, where I lead technology transformation, AI-driven innovation, and global platform scalability. My focus is on building modern, data-driven solutions that empower our customers and drive business success.

With experience spanning North America, Europe, and APAC, I’ve held leadership roles at HireRight, Microsoft, and AlixPartners, where I specialized in developing enterprise platforms, optimizing tech investments, and integrating AI-powered automation. I have a strategic, results-oriented approach, helping organizations modernize their technology infrastructure and gain a competitive edge.

When I’m not shaping Cision’s technology strategy, I’m passionate about mentoring teams, exploring advancements in AI, and driving innovation that makes a measurable impact.

I’m Chris Kim, Chief People Officer at Cision. My focus is on building a high-performing, people-centered culture that supports our continued growth and transformation around the world. With more than 20 years of experience in organizational strategy, talent development, and change leadership, I’m passionate about creating environments where people and business thrive together.

Before joining Cision, I was a Principal at Platinum Equity, where I led the Human Capital Management team and partnered closely with Cision’s leadership across talent strategy, compensation, operations, and organizational design. Earlier in my career, I held leadership roles at Deloitte, advising Fortune 500 companies on workforce transformation and organizational effectiveness.

Originally from the East Coast, I studied at the Binghamton University. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, fishing, and coaching my sons’ wrestling and football teams.

I'm Matt Robarge, Chief Financial Officer at Cision. I lead our global finance organization with a focus on operational excellence, business alignment, and enabling scalable growth. With a background in both public accounting and corporate finance, I bring a practical, results-driven approach to building high-performing, efficient financial operations.

Throughout my career, I’ve overseen a wide range of functions, including general ledger, order-to-cash, financial reporting, tax, treasury, sourcing, and payroll—supporting teams across 11 countries. My work has been centered on transformation initiatives, from ERP and system migrations to process automation and acquisition integration, consistently driving cost savings and long-term efficiency gains.

Based in North Carolina, I enjoy DIY projects, traveling with my family, and cheering on my Virginia Tech Hokies football team—where my wife and I met during our college years.

Dylan Marvin is a proven performance-driven operator with extensive experience working in B2B and B2C Technology and Media companies.

Over the course of his career, Dylan has held leadership positions in the US, the UK and EMEA. Notably, Dylan was the Chief Legal and Administrative officer of Brandwatch prior to its successful acquisition by Cision.

In his role at Brandwatch, Dylan developed and led diverse functions including legal, privacy, risk, compliance, HR, IT, facilities and Sales Operations.

Dylan has a BA from Occidental College and Law degrees from both Thomas Jefferson School of Law and University College London.

I’m Gianna Jackson, Chief Revenue Officer for the Americas.

I am an accomplished revenue leader with more than 25 years in the MarTech, digital experience, customer experience, and AI ecosystem. I’ve held senior roles at Interwoven, Autonomy, HP, OpenText, and InMoment—leading GTM transformations, rebuilding pricing and packaging, and driving enterprise agreements that delivered durable growth and record results. Known for my high-energy, collaborative leadership style, I build teams where clarity and culture come first—because when customer outcomes win, revenue follows.

I hold a B.B.A. from the University of San Diego. Outside of work, I serve on the Board of CASA of Monterey County and as a Patroness with the National Charity League. I live in Carmel, California with my husband and two daughters.

I’m Lexi Britton, Head of Strategy at Cision. I lead our enterprise transformation and global strategy, partnering with the Executive Leadership Team to define direction, strengthen our market position, and ensure disciplined execution across the company.

Before joining Cision, I built my career helping Fortune 500 companies and global organizations turn strategy into impact—leading major transformations and growth initiatives that delivered measurable results. I’ve also held leadership roles with WorkBoard, Palladium and partnered with organizations including the United Nations and International Finance Corporation.

Known for bringing clarity and connection, I help people see the bigger picture, align around shared goals, and feel empowered to deliver results that matter.

Educated at Columbia University and Northwestern University, I live outside Chicago with my husband, two young children, and our goldendoodle.