Forbes names Stephanie Lewis chief financial officer to lead next phase of growth

Stephanie Lewis

NEW YORK — Forbes has announced the promotion of Stephanie Lewis to chief financial officer. In her new role, Lewis will oversee the financial and strategic planning processes across the business. She will be tasked with helping Forbes as it adapts in a changing media environment and sets forward on a path for long-term growth. Lewis was most recently senior vice president of finance and brings nearly 18 years of experience at the company.

Lewis joined Forbes in 2008 as a financial analyst and has since held a series of increasingly senior leadership roles within the finance organization, including controller and senior vice president of finance. Throughout her tenure, she has played a critical role in overseeing the company’s financial operations, governance and long-term financial strategy, supporting Forbes’ continued growth and transformation.

“Stephanie is a proven financial leader with the strategic vision and operational discipline to help guide Forbes through its next phase of growth,” said Sherry Phillips, chief executive officer, Forbes. “Her deep expertise, steady leadership, and strong business instincts have made a meaningful impact across the company, and I’m thrilled to welcome her as chief financial officer.”

Prior to joining Forbes, Lewis began her career at a small CPA firm in New York City, working in audit and personal tax, before joining Grant Thornton’s commercial audit practice. She earned a Bachelor of Science in finance and accounting from the University of Maryland, College Park, and is a certified public accountant licensed in New York State.

In her new role, Lewis will oversee Forbes’ global finance organization and continue to steward the company’s financial health and strategic priorities.

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