Christie Hefner is an accomplished leader who has successfully transformed major global brands through her creative vision and transformative leadership. She provides valuable insights on the power and process of self-disruption in today's business world.
Hefner's impressive track record includes being the longest-serving female CEO of any publicly traded company and a founder of influential organizations such as the Committee of 200 and WomenCorporateDirectors. Her advocacy of women advancing women has been recognized, and she has been named one of Forbes magazine's "100 Most Powerful Women" for three consecutive years.
Currently, Hefner serves as the executive chairman of Canyon Ranch, where she has led efforts to develop a content and brand extension strategy. Additionally, she is the chairman of HATCHBEAUTY, a turnkey product innovation company, where she collaborates with founders to build their portfolio of brands. Hefner also serves as a board advisor to a multi-billion dollar agricultural conglomerate and guides a media company, an Oregon cannabis company, and an e-commerce startup.
Hefner is highly sought-after as a speaker and has made appearances on popular news networks such as MSNBC, CNN, and CNBC. She covers a wide range of topics, including leading in tough times and leveraging local partnerships in global business. Her speeches are known for their warmth, wit, and candor as she shares her triumphs and challenges as one of America's most admired female leaders in business.
Some of Hefner's speech topics include disruptive innovation, branding for a better business, promoting gender diversity in the workplace, and building a culture of creativity and innovation. She draws from her own experiences and provides practical strategies that can be implemented immediately.
