Simpli.fi, the Advertising Success Platform providing programmatic advertising and workflow software to agencies, brands and media companies, announced the appointment of Cali Tran as its new Chief Executive Officer. Cali will officially assume this role on June 16, 2025. This strategic move, part of a well-planned succession process, positions Simpli.fi for continued growth and success. Founder & CEO, Frost Prioleau will transition to the role of Executive Chairman.
Frost Prioleau, who led Simpli.fi’s significant growth over the past 15 years, expressed immense pride in the team’s achievements and emphasized the importance of bringing in fresh perspectives to foster continued innovation.
“Over the past several months, I have been working closely with the Board on succession planning to ensure a seamless transition and continued success for Simpli.fi, our employees, clients, and investors,” said Frost. “I am incredibly proud of everything the team has accomplished. Looking ahead, I believe Cali’s unique experience in scaling businesses and driving transformative growth is a perfect fit for leading Simpli.fi into its next chapter. I am thrilled to welcome Cali as our new CEO and look forward to supporting him and the entire team in my new role as Executive Chairman.”
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Cali brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the media, advertising and digital marketing landscapes to Simpli.fi. Most recently, he was CEO of Cision, and has also held senior leadership roles at industry-leading companies such as Valassis and Centerfield. At Valassis, Cali authored the strategy and led the transformation of the $2BN marketing services company back to growth primarily by driving 5x digital revenue expansion by revamping the product portfolio and go to market efforts, while simultaneously improving gross margin through the modernization of business operations. Earlier in his career, he was a venture investor at North Bridge Venture Partners and an early team member of Ancestry. He earned his AB in History, Cum Laude, from Bowdoin College and his MBA from Harvard Business School.
SOURCE: PRNewswire