Mike Perlis

Mike Perlis is a seasoned executive with a diverse background in leading content and multimedia brands. As the former CEO of Forbes Media, Perlis revolutionized the company's strategy towards digital and branded products, resulting in a majority ownership sale to Hong Kong-based investors in 2014. Prior to Forbes, he was a General Partner at SoftBank Capital, specializing in digital content startups like GSI Commerce, Huffington Post, and Buzzfeed. Perlis also served as President and CEO of Ziff-Davis Publishing and held leadership roles at prominent organizations like GQ, Playboy Publishing, and IDG Peterborough. His entrepreneurial journey began as a co-founder of New England Publications in Maine. Apart from his corporate roles, Perlis is actively involved in various boards, including Condé Nast, IDG, and Ground Truth, and holds an Executive Partner position at Ethos Capital. He is dedicated to education, serving on the board of the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and supporting outdoor education as a board member of Hurricane Island Outward Bound. A sought-after speaker on leadership, digital transformation, and branding, Perlis is a prominent figure in the media industry.