Anastasia Nyrkovskaya Named Fortune's First Female CEO

Nyrkovskaya's leadership aims to drive growth and innovation, reflecting a significant step for the publication.

Anastasia Nyrkovskaya has been named the first female CEO of Fortune, marking a significant milestone for the 95-year-old publication.
Nyrkovskaya, who joined Fortune in 2019 as CFO and later became chief strategy officer, is credited with diversifying the company's revenue streams and driving profitability.
Under her leadership, Fortune aims to focus on growth, including expanding its conference business, building out specialized rankings, and pursuing further international expansion.
The company is also working on an artificial intelligence-based project, highlighting Nyrkovskaya's commitment to innovation.
Fortune's workforce is 70% women, reflecting a strong female presence across business and editorial departments.