Nick Tran

CEO

New York City, United States18 yrs 2 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Forbes Most Entrepreneurial CMO 2024
  • Adweek Brand Genius 2021
  • Led successful rebranding campaigns at Hulu
Stackforce AI infers this person is a B2C marketing leader with expertise in brand strategy and digital marketing.

Contact

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Skills

Core Skills

Marketing StrategyLeadershipBrand MarketingBrand StrategySocial Media MarketingBrand DevelopmentDigital MarketingSocial Media Strategy

Other Skills

Consumer ProductsDigital StrategyRetailSocial MediaMobile StrategyCRMProject ManagementMobile Devices

About

Posting About Big Ideas + Incredible Marketers Henry Crown Fellow || 2024 Forbes Most Entrepreneurial CMOs || 2021 Adweek Brand Genius || 2021 Forbes Most Influential CMOs || 2021 AAF Hall of Achievement || 2020 Fortune 40 under 40 || 2021 Campaign Top 50 CMO || 2021 Business Insider Top CMO || 2020 AdAge 40 under 40 || 2021 Adweek CMO Award Winner || 2020 AdAge Marketers of the Year

Experience

First round collective

President & CMO – First Round (Diageo x Main Street Advisors, Cîroc & Lobos 1707)

Jun 2025 – Present · 9 mos · New York, United States · On-site

  • President & CMO of the strategic joint venture between Diageo and Main Street Advisors, leading the growth, cultural relevance, and long-term brand vision for Cîroc Ultra-Premium Vodka in North America and Lobos 1707 Tequila globally.
  • The role combines the operational scale and marketing sophistication of Diageo with Main Street Advisors’ deep expertise in media, music, sport, and entertainment to build spirit brands that move at the pace of culture and resonate with today’s consumers.
Consumer ProductsMarketing StrategyDigital StrategyLeadership

Farfetch

Chief Marketing Officer

Apr 2023 – Aug 2024 · 1 yr 4 mos

Tiktok

Global Head of Marketing

Apr 2020 – Jan 2022 · 1 yr 9 mos · Los Angeles, California, United States

Hulu

VP, Brand and Culture Marketing

Jun 2018 – Apr 2020 · 1 yr 10 mos · Santa Monica, California

  • Led the successful rebranding of Hulu with innovative marketing campaigns like Better Ruins Everything and the World Record Egg.
  • Strategically promoted Hulu's live sports offerings, including the iconic Super Bowl ad featuring Tom Brady.
  • Developed and implemented brand and culture marketing strategies to enhance Hulu's market presence and engagement.
Brand MarketingMarketing Strategy

Samsung electronics america

Sr. Director of Marketing || Head of Social Media and Brand Culture

Jun 2016 – Jun 2018 · 2 yrs · Playa Vista

  • Led the integration of social media, influencer, and experiential marketing for Samsung Electronics America's entertainment, sports, and music passion pillars.
  • Developed strategies to bridge societal gaps and defy barriers using technology.
  • Achieved significant growth in brand awareness and engagement through innovative marketing campaigns.
Social Media MarketingBrand Strategy

Stance socks

VP of Marketing

Sep 2014 – May 2016 · 1 yr 8 mos · San Clemente, CA

  • Led marketing efforts for Stance Socks, driving brand dominance in the sock industry.
  • Spearheaded the creation and launch of TheUncommonForce.com, an award-winning website showcasing the Star Wars | Stance Collection.
  • Collaborated with KIA Motors on a Super Bowl ad "Walken Closet" featuring Christopher Walken, boosting brand visibility and sales.
Marketing StrategyBrand Development

Taco bell

Digital Marketing and Social Media Lead

Feb 2011 – Sep 2014 · 3 yrs 7 mos · Irvine, CA

  • Led digital marketing campaigns at Taco Bell, named 2013 Ad Age's Marketers of the Year.
  • Spearheaded social media strategy, resulting in being recognized in the Social 25 for top influential individuals.
  • Managed mobile app projects with Sony Playstation, enhancing customer experience and loyalty.
Digital MarketingSocial Media Strategy

Aptelis

Marketing and Partner Relations

Apr 2010 – Oct 2010 · 6 mos

  • Unisap is now Aptelis!

Unisap, inc

Marketing and Creative IT Strategist

Jan 2005 – Sep 2009 · 4 yrs 8 mos

  • Integrated ad agency creative concepts with website technology and social media for Consumer Products, Media Entertainment, and Apparel/Footwear industries.
  • Managed company website project, increasing traffic and generating leads.
  • Developed annual marketing plan with a focus on trade shows, conferences, and collateral.

Education

University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business

MBA

Jan 2009 – Jan 2011

UC San Diego

B.A. — History and Psychology

Mission Viejo High School

High School Diploma Top 4% — General Studies

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