Michael Federle — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Chief Executive Officer of Forbes Media since 2017.
Led Forbes' global expansion, creating about 40 local editions in 70 countries.
Preparing Forbes for an IPO to enter the New York Stock Exchange.
Previously served as President and Chief Operating Officer at Techonomy Media.
Graduated from Colby College in 1981.

Biography

Michael Federle is an American manager and publisher, currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Forbes Media since 2017. Under his leadership, Forbes has pursued a wide licensing strategy, resulting in the creation of approximately 40 local editions across 70 countries. He is also overseeing the preparations for Forbes to enter the New York Stock Exchange through an IPO.

Federle's career at Forbes Media began in 2011 as Chief Operating Officer.