Forbes Media LLC

Forbes Media LLC is an iconic American business media company founded by B.C. Forbes in 1917 and headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey. For over a century, Forbes has been synonymous with entrepreneurial success and free enterprise, establishing itself as the world's leading voice for business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership and affluent lifestyles. The company publishes Forbes Magazine eight times per year, along with Forbes Asia, Forbes Europe, and ForbesLife magazines, while operating the digital platform Forbes.com which reaches more than 150 million people worldwide monthly. Forbes is renowned for its influential lists and rankings including the Forbes 400 richest Americans, Forbes 30 Under 30, Forbes Global 2000, and various industry-specific rankings. The company has expanded beyond traditional publishing to become a comprehensive media and events organization, hosting signature conferences and summits including the Forbes Under 30 Summit, Forbes Healthcare Summit, and Forbes CMO Summit across multiple global markets. Forbes Media operates through various business divisions including Forbes Conference Group, Forbes Investment Advisory Group, and Forbes Custom Media, while maintaining 44 licensed local editions across 77 countries. The company is currently owned by Hong Kong-based investment group Integrated Whale Media Investments since 2014, with Steve Forbes serving as Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, and Sherry Phillips as CEO since January 2025. Forbes has successfully transformed from a traditional magazine publisher into a modern multimedia platform that combines trusted journalism with live events, digital content, and branded marketing solutions, continuing to champion entrepreneurs and business leaders who drive innovation and economic growth worldwide.

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