• by Ray Schultz , July 14, 2025

Forbes has made several strategic leadership appointments, in an effort to drive growth and scale, CEO Sherry Phillips announced on Monday.

All four executives were promoted from within.

• Nina Gould, previously the chief product officer, was named chief innovation officer. Gould will oversee Forbes’ technology, building the brand’s strategic approach and alignment in AI, develop personalized experiences across platforms, and tackle SEO.  
• Kyle Vinansky was prompted to chief business and strategy officer. Vinansky will lead a new department called the AI & Strategic Platforms Group that will focus on identifying and scaling the next generation of revenue for Forbes. Vinansky will concentrate on growth areas like AI, social and creators, including on- and off-platform revenues. 
• Leann Bonanno was named chief sales and marketing officer. Bonanno will oversee sales, marketing and ForbesLive events, focusing on the most valuable audiences and customers.
• Marissa Alterman was promoted to senior vice president of global sales.  

“I’ve known Nina, Kyle, Leann and Marissa for decades and all four of them are bold, forward-thinking, resilient leaders,” Phillips says. 

She adds: “I am confident in their ability to help lead core parts of our company that drive innovation, growth, partnerships and audience experiences as we continue to embrace transformation and adjust accordingly to the changes happening across our industry.”