Cece Ryan joins Mansueto Ventures as chief revenue officer

Cece Ryan (Photo credit: Cara Gilbride)

Mansueto Ventures (publisher of Fast Company & Inc.) has hired Cece Ryan as chief revenue officer who will begin her role today, Monday, June 2. 

At Mansueto, she will lead Fast Company & Inc.’s advertising and sponsorship sales organization, including sales, integrated marketing and custom content.

Most recently, Ryan served as the senior vice president of the women’s group and entertainment brands at a360media, parent of UsWeekly, InTouch, Life & Style, Women’s World and more, where she led a strategic relaunch of the women’s titles, leading to greater audience engagement across digital, print, social media and live platforms.  Previously, she served as senior vice president and publisher of PEOPLE Magazine and people.com, where she directed national advertising sales, and as the publisher of Real Simple.  

“I’m thrilled to join Mansueto Ventures–Fast Company and Inc. are iconic brands with deeply engaged audiences and exceptional content teams. I look forward to working with our partners to deliver innovative, high-impact programs across platforms, and to helping shape the next chapter of success for both brands,” says Ryan. 

She joins the company as the latest in a series of key hires, including David Lidsky (formerly the executive editor of the Ankler) who began his role as the head of editorial strategy for Inc. and Fast Company on May 27. 

“Cece’s addition to our leadership team underscores Mansueto Ventures' belief in the power of advertising and sponsorship. We pride ourselves on being great partners to our advertisers, and her arrival allows us to double down on delivering standout experiences at live events and offering content that is unique, rigorous and relevant across our digital and print platforms,” says Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer, Mansueto Ventures.