NEW YORK – December 13, 2022 – Forbes, the iconic business information brand that convenes and curates the most influential leaders driving change, announced today the promotions of two longtime Forbes veterans, Sherry Phillips to Chief Revenue Officer and Vadim Supitskiy to Chief Digital and Information, effective immediately, reporting to Forbes CEO Mike Federle.
“We are pleased to promote two proven and trusted executives to positions crucial to Forbes’ continued growth,” said Mike Federle, CEO, Forbes. “Both Sherry and Vadim are true partners and invaluable members of our executive leadership team that has brought our business to new heights.”
Sherry Phillips, a 26-year Forbes veteran was most recently Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, and before that, SVP, Forbes Live Events. In her new role, she is charged with leading Forbes’ revenue operations globally and growing Forbes’ Media business, which already ranks number one across all business and demographic segments. In her tenure at Forbes, Ms. Phillips has proven to be a trusted and effective leader who has developed and successfully brought to market innovative and award-winning customer solutions, including securing host cities for Forbes’ flagship Under 30 Summits.
“Sherry is a smart, strategic, leader who continues to push her team to deliver incredible revenue results, like we’ve seen in 2022,” said Federle. “She reinvented our Live business, putting an emphasis on virtual and hybrid events during the pandemic, while continuing to build our suite of products to deliver engaging experiences for our marketing partners that drive real results for their businesses.”
Forbes Promotes Sherry Phillips to CRO
Vadim Supitskiy, a 15-year Forbes veteran was most recently Chief Technology Officer, and before that SVP, Engineering. In his new role, Supitskiy will lead global technology and information systems direction, as well as product and strategic growth initiatives. Under Mr. Supitskiy’s leadership, Forbes has built and delivered proprietary technology and systems that give Forbes a competitive advantage, including a Content Management System that allows for 8,000 articles to be published on the Forbes platform each month and supports a variety of businesses including virtual events, ecommerce, custom content, and a First Party Data Platform that not only delivers the insights necessary for Forbes to create bespoke customer experiences, but also that drive additional revenue by powering advertising and consumer products.
“During his time at Forbes, Vadim has focused on ensuring that our 105+ year old company continues to stay at the forefront of technological innovation,” added Mr. Federle. “Increasingly, data science and technology are driving new product development and consumer engagement, and in his new position, Vadim will assure both are integrated throughout all areas of Forbes. He’s an innovative, encouraging, strategic and thoughtful leader who will continue to push our technology forward.”
Forbes Promotes Vadim Supitskiy to Chief Digital AND Information Officer
These promotions take place as Forbes continues to capitalize upon its successful digital transformation by making investments in new business initiatives and adding new staff across the organization in support of continued, record business results.
About Forbes
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