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We’re thrilled to announce that Michael Bruns has joined Centro as our Chief Financial Officer!
Michael has more than 20 years of experience building and advising technology companies through their entire lifecycle from early-stage financing through IPO or sale. As CFO/COO of ClearTrial, a global provider of SaaS eClinical applications for the life sciences industry, he led the due diligence, transaction negotiation, and integration when the company was acquired by Oracle Corp. Most recently, he was CFO/COO of Codifyd, a provider of cloud-based software and technology services for online retailers, distributors and manufacturers.
Read all about it in AdExchanger, Crain’s Chicago, and MediaPost. Centro’s rapid growth, developments with programmatic and Centro’s variety of financing possibilities are all covered in these articles. Talk about exciting! Check it out:
Centro is on the move!
Bruns Has Raised Capital and Enacted M&A for Enterprise SaaS Companies
CHICAGO, IL – July 22, 2014 – Centro (centro.net), a provider of unified, enterprise-class software for digital advertising, today announced the addition of Michael Bruns as Chief Financial Officer. Bruns comes with an expansive management and investment banking career focused on guiding the growth of cloud-based, enterprise software companies. He has helped numerous companies grow and solidify market position by raising capital, leading mergers and acquisitions, and enhancing financial and accounting infrastructure.
Bruns has more than 20 years of experience building and advising technology companies through their entire lifecycle from early-stage financing through IPO or sale. As CFO/COO of ClearTrial, a global provider of SaaS eClinical applications for the life sciences industry, he led the due diligence, transaction negotiation, and integration when the company was acquired by Oracle Corp. Most recently, he was CFO/COO of Codifyd, a provider of cloud-based software and technology services for online retailers, distributors and manufacturers. Previously, Bruns was a senior technology investment banker with Robert W. Baird & Co. and with Jefferies & Co. He earned an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and a B.B.A. in Finance from the University of Michigan.
“Michael brings a wealth of experience working with fast-growing software enterprises. He is adept at orchestrating multiple types of financial events for breakthrough companies and Centro is a great place for him to utilize the range of his experience,” said Shawn Riegsecker, CEO of Centro.
“I am excited about the opportunity at Centro to oversee the fiscal health and growth of one of the largest independent firms in digital media,” said Michael Bruns, CFO of Centro. “Centro is operating with a comprehensive vision. With its size, scale, leverage and talent, it is poised to be the company that finally brings complete automation to every aspect of digital advertising.”
About Centro
Centro (centro.net) provides unified, enterprise-class software to simplify digital media operations. Our media management platform streamlines and scales ad buys across all channels, accessing both guaranteed and biddable inventory, to achieve any campaign objective. Our holistic approach gives marketers a single system of record to fulfill their research, planning, buying, optimization and reporting needs. Since 2001, Centro has successfully planned and executed more than 100,000 national and local campaigns across all digital display platforms and ad format types. Headquartered in Chicago with 33 offices in North America, Centro’s success and commitment to culture has led to many accolades, including #1 on Crain’s Best Places to Work in Chicago in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.
Contact:
Anthony Loredo
[email protected]
646-462-4888
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At Centro, we’re all about stepping out from behind our desks and engaging with the big wide world around us. So it’s no surprise that when it comes to industry events, we head straight for the action.
Each week we’re meeting with thought leaders. Sharing our deep expertise through speaking events. Even celebrating wins and advances in the industry. From conferences to award shows, networking events and roving ice cream parties (see below), our calendar is chock full. Don’t worry, we’ve also set aside some time for umbrella drinks and pool noodles — but that’s another post, for another day.
Until then, our Centrons are out in full force!
So where in the world where are we this week? Check out the schedule below. If we happen to be in your neck of the woods, email us at [email protected]. We’d love to meet up.
7/22: thinkLA Futurology w/ Dietmar Dahmen, Chief Innovation Officer, ecx.io
Where: Los Angeles, CA
Centrons onsite: Ben Sarmiento and Jessica Hilgers
What’s going on? Dietmar Dahmen will show you how to handle today’s speed of change and how you can leverage it to achieve your marketing and business goals.
7/23-7/24: Ad Age: Small Agency Conference and Awards
Where: Austin, TX
Centrons onsite: April Weeks, Laura Perritte and Brittney Posey
What’s going on? This award show is a great opportunity to view the latest and greatest work as well as listen to top speakers discuss the challenges and opportunities within this unique market.
7/23: Power Perk: Pappas Group
Where: Arlington, VA
What’s going on? We’re treating the crew over at the Pappas Group to an afternoon of delicious frozen yogurt at Fro-zen-yo!
7/24: Power Perk: Brighton
Where: St. Louis, MO
Centron onsite: Kelly Wiethuchter
What’s going on? Our St. Louis Centrons are headed to the Brighton Agency with the Fire & Ice Cream Truck stocked with cool treats.
7/24: ATO: The Martin Agency
Where: Richmond, VA
Centron onsite: Ben Morton
What’s going on? We’ve got a Centro make-your-own sundae bar and we’re headed to The Martin Agency!
7/24: ComicCon
Where: San Diego, CA
Centrons onsite: Rocky Orozco, Chris Theilen, Lisa Olszewski, Katherine Blandon, Alana Salzberg, MK Timme
What’s going on? We’re kicking off ComicCon with a private Centro Happy Hour at Roy’s Restaurant.
That’s a wrap for this week. Stop back here or check our events page to see where we’re headed next!
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Jill Hamilton will serve as Regional VP of Media Strategy and Operations for the East at Centro;
Centro Continues to Attract Rising Leaders from the Media and Advertising Industry
NEW YORK, NY – June 26, 2014 – Centro (centro.net), a provider of digital media software and services, today announced the addition of Jill Hamilton as Regional VP, Media Strategy and Media Operations for the East. Hamilton, a seasoned media professional whose career spans 10 years partnering with several of the world’s largest brands, now joins Centro’s established Eastern regional team. She will oversee the company’s media planning and operations professionals in New York, Boston, and DC. Centro partners with 600 agencies to automate and streamline the digital media buying process from start to finish.
Previously as VP, Group Media Director, at DigitasLBi, Hamilton spent the last four years leading media strategy and developing integrated marketing campaigns for American Express, Motorola, and L’Oreal. Prior to DigitasLBi, Hamilton worked at AT&T, where she partnered with multiple business units to drive digital media innovation. Jill honed her advertising knowledge and skills at TM Advertising in Dallas and Digitas Boston, working with premier brands such as American Airlines, Cingular Wireless, Gillette, among many others. Hamilton has a B.A. in management from Texas A&M University and an MBA in marketing from the University of Colorado.
“Centro identified Jill as a rising star in digital media and she will be a masterful conductor for our team that powers campaigns for our East Coast clients,” said Scott Neslund, EVP of Media Services, Centro. “Adding a leader with Jill’s experience signals Centro’s prowess in digital, reinforcing our position as the right partner for any agency or advertiser that wants to augment its presence in this channel.”
“As a former client, I’ve long been a fan of the Centro value proposition,” said Jill Hamilton, Regional VP, Centro. “As the industry grows more complex in devices, channels, ad units, and buying techniques, our expertise and knowledge puts us in a unique position to help create the most effective media mix for our clients, no matter their marketing goal.”
About Centro
Centro (centro.net) provides unified, cloud-based software to simplify digital media operations. Our media management platform streamlines and scales ad buys across all channels, accessing both guaranteed and biddable inventory, to achieve any campaign objective. Our holistic approach gives marketers a single system of record to fulfill their research, planning, buying, optimization and reporting needs. Since 2001, Centro has successfully planned and executed more than 100,000 local and national campaigns across all digital display platforms and ad format types. Headquartered in Chicago with 33 offices in North America, Centro’s success and commitment to culture has led to many accolades, including #1 on Crain’s Best Places to Work in Chicago in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.
Contact:
Anthony Loredo
[email protected]
646-462-4888