The CEO Magazine

What The CEO Magazine does

The CEO Magazine is a privately held Australian-founded global business media brand headquartered in Brookvale, founded in 2007. It publishes content centred on business, investment, leadership and lifestyle targeting senior executives, investors, entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals, claiming a global readership of 13–15 million across more than 17 countries in Europe, the Americas, Asia and Australia. Core assets include a multi-language publication (English, Spanish and Chinese) delivered via theceomagazine.com, a digital magazine portal, iOS and Android mobile apps, and the CEO: Behind the Scenes podcast distributed across Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and Amazon Music.

The product portfolio spans editorial, events and curated services. Editorial assets comprise the main publication and three annual thematic spotlights — Women of Influence, Sustainability Leaders and The Innovators — which together have recognised 72 honourees across 17 countries in 2024–2026. The events business is anchored by the Executive of the Year Awards, now running in four regions (Australia in its 15th year, the United States, India in its second year, and an inaugural MEA edition in 2026), plus an Australia-only Women in Leadership Awards event. The Collection, launched in February 2026, adds an editorially curated, application-free platform showcasing exceptional businesses, services and experiences for executives in luxury accommodation, private wealth advisory, real estate and executive health.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid B2B media model: advertising and corporate sponsorships, regional awards ticketing and event sponsorships, podcast guest production fees, and prospective featured placement on The Collection. Marquee commercial relationships include Polestar and Commonwealth Bank (Women in Leadership Awards) in Australia, and US brand partners spanning Bank of America, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Salesforce, Big Four firms and Bulgari among others. The company is founder-led by Chris Dutton (Founder) and Anna Dutton (Co-Founder & Executive Director), operates with 101–250 employees, and shows no evidence of external investors or private equity backing in the available sources.

Name

The CEO Magazine

Website

https://theceomagazine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The CEO Magazine is a privately held, Australian-founded global business media brand publishing multi-language editorial, awards and podcast content for senior executives, investors and high-net-worth audiences across 17+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Media Publishing

NAICS

Periodical Publishers (513120)

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

Business, Finance & Industry Trade Magazines (MPAJAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums (MPAGAGAK), Consumer Lifestyle & Fashion Magazines (MPAJAEAA), Thought Leadership & Executive Visibility (BPAFADAG)

Keywords

• Business media publishing
• Executive awards programs
• Business podcast production
• Editorial content curation
• Corporate event management

Headquarters

HQ city

Brookvale

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Advertising & Sponsorships: The magazine generates revenue through advertising sold to businesses targeting senior executives and high-net-worth individuals. Corporate sponsors pay to associate with awards events and editorial content.
2. Awards Event Tickets & Sponsorships: Revenue from ticket sales and corporate sponsorships for Executive of the Year Awards events held in Australia, US, India, and MEA regions
3. Event Attendance Revenue: Tickets sold for events like Women in Leadership Awards (A$270-A$320 per person, A$2,700 for table of 10)
4. Podcast Guest Fees: Podcast features a paid component for guests covering recording, production, editing and distribution costs
5. The Collection Platform: New editorial platform curating and showcasing exceptional businesses, potentially with featured placement opportunities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The CEO Magazine is a privately held global business media brand that publishes a flagship executive magazine, digital editorial content, and a podcast focused on business, investment, lifestyle, and trends. It also operates awards programs (Executive of the Year Awards, Women in Leadership Awards) across Australia, the US, India, and the MEA region, and runs "The Collection," an independent editorial platform showcasing curated businesses. Revenue is generated through advertising, corporate sponsorships, awards events, and paid podcast guest features.

Product overview

The CEO Magazine is a global media brand offering a multi-platform portfolio of content, events, and digital products. The core offering is the publication itself (available in English, Spanish, and Chinese), which is complemented by The Collection editorial platform, Executive of the Year Awards programs across four regions, Women in Leadership Awards, the CEO: Behind the Scenes podcast, and Editorial Spotlights featuring Women of Influence, Sustainability Leaders, and The Innovators. The products form an integrated ecosystem serving senior executives and business leaders with business insight, recognition programs, and thought leadership content.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The CEO Magazine Publication
• The Collection
• Executive of the Year Awards (EOTYA)
• Women in Leadership Awards
• CEO: Behind the Scenes Podcast
• Digital Magazine
• Editorial Spotlights

Quantifiable outcome

• 13 million global readership across Europe, Americas, Asia, and Australia
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor, platinum and gold.

• PolestarmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor for the Executive of the Year Awards Australia 2026, providing brand association with the prestigious business awards event.
• Commonwealth BankmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor and presenting partner for the Women in Leadership Awards 2026, partnering with The CEO Magazine for the prestigious awards event.
• Sofitel Sydney Darling HarbourminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel partner for the Executive of the Year Awards Australia, providing accommodation for out-of-town attendees.
• DLPAplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor for Executive of the Year Awards Australia 2026.
• LinkedIn/ElevationplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor for Executive of the Year Awards Australia 2026.
• Global ECplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor for Executive of the Year Awards Australia 2026.
• RenewITplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor for Executive of the Year Awards Australia 2026.
• Second Sphere PartnersplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor for Executive of the Year Awards Australia 2026.
• HaddarcogoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor for Executive of the Year Awards Australia 2026.
• Air CanadaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partner for US awards events.
• Bank of AmericaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partner for US awards events.
• BulgariminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partner for US awards events.
• BMWminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partner for US awards events.
• Mercedes-BenzminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partner for US awards events.
• Veuve ClicquotminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partner for US awards events.
• DeloitteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partner for US awards events.
• EYminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partner for US awards events.
• KPMGminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partner for US awards events.
• SalesforceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partner for US awards events.
• Commonwealth BankmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting partner for Women in Leadership Awards 2026.
• The Calyx SydneyminorOthersEvent venue partner for Women in Leadership Awards 2026.
• Papa Salt GinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent partner providing beverages for Women in Leadership Awards 2026.
• Simply SeatedminorOthersEvent management partner for Women in Leadership Awards 2026.
• Calabria WinesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent partner for Women in Leadership Awards 2026.
• ArdasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor partner for MEA awards.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bloomberg Businessweek: Premium global business magazine covering executives, strategy, and industry trends with deep sponsor and advertising reach into the same senior executive audience.
• Fortune Media: Long-standing business magazine and Most Powerful Women / CEO Initiative programs serving senior executives with editorial, events, and rankings — directly comparable to The CEO Magazine's editorial + awards + executive visibility model.
• Fast Company: Business media brand covering innovation, leadership, and executives with awards programs (Most Innovative Companies, World Changing Ideas) — directly comparable executive-audience and awards-driven editorial model.
• Harvard Business Review: Authority business publication for executives and managers featuring management thought leadership, executive interviews, and high-value B2B advertising — overlaps strongly on executive audience and thought-leadership positioning.
• Business Insider: Major digital business news outlet with executive-focused editorial, events, and subscription products reaching C-suite and senior business decision-makers globally — adjacent competitive pressure in audience and ad inventory.
• Inc. Magazine: Business publication serving founders and CEOs with editorial content, awards programs (Inc. 5000), and events — overlaps with The CEO Magazine's CEO/executive audience and awards-driven monetization.
• Forbes Media: A globally dominant business media brand covering executives, entrepreneurs and investors with a comparable mix of editorial content, awards/30 Under 30 and other recognition programs, events, and premium advertising targeting the same C-suite audience.

Direct peers

• CEOWORLD Magazine: A digital-first global business magazine specifically targeted at CEOs and senior executives with editorial content, rankings, and CEO-focused awards — the closest direct competitor by audience, format, and editorial niche.
• Chief Executive Magazine: US-focused business magazine serving CEOs and senior executives with editorial content and CEO recognition programs — directly comparable by audience and awards-format business model.

Regional players

• The CEO Magazine India / The Global Hues: Regional business magazine brand targeting CEOs and senior executives in India — competes with The CEO Magazine's India Executive of the Year Awards in the same geographic market and same executive-audience niche.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@TheCEOMagazineGlobal/podcasts
• Xx.com/TheCEOMagazineG

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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