Mike Perlis

Mike Perlis is a seasoned media industry executive best known for his transformative tenure as CEO of Forbes Media, where he led the storied business publication through a critical digital pivot and significant audience growth, helping Forbes become one of the most-visited business news sites in the world. His appointment as Interim CEO of Condé Nast in 2024 placed him at the helm of one of the most prestigious magazine and digital media companies globally, overseeing iconic titles such as Vogue, The New Yorker, Wired, and GQ at a time of continued industry restructuring. Perlis built his reputation over decades in magazine and digital media, holding senior leadership roles at major publishing houses. Before Forbes, he served as President and CEO of Ziff Davis Media and held executive positions at Softbank Media and IDG. His career reflects a consistent ability to navigate legacy print brands through digital disruption, monetize audiences across platforms, and attract investment and strategic partnerships in an evolving advertising landscape. As a media operator, Perlis has been closely tied to advertising-supported publishing models, overseeing businesses where display advertising, programmatic revenue, branded content, and audience development are central to commercial success. His leadership at Forbes in particular coincided with the rise of native advertising and the BrandVoice platform, which became a widely discussed innovation in publisher monetization.

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