What CEOWORLD Magazine does

CEOWORLD Magazine is a privately held business and technology media publication founded in 2008 and headquartered at 5th Avenue, New York. It targets C-suite executives — CEOs, CIOs, CTOs, CFOs, CMOs, COOs, and other senior decision-makers — and positions itself as a trusted source of business intelligence, leadership insights, market rankings, and economic analysis. The publication reports a readership of over 1 million and covers 300+ metropolitan areas across 50+ countries, with content delivered through a digital publishing platform, a print edition, email newsletters, and social channels (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Google News).

The product portfolio spans editorial content (Thought Leadership, CEO Policy Forum, Global Boardroom, C-Suite Insights, Special Reports), annual institutional rankings (business schools, universities, medical schools, fashion schools, hotel schools, high schools), country-by-country market-capitalization company listings, global billionaire rankings, and a dedicated Citizenship and Residency by Investment (CBI/RBI) vertical. An Executive Council Membership program offers curated content and networking access. Adjacent partnerships include Chief Economists Magazine, CEO Policy Institute, and UGGP University.

The business model is hybrid: annual print edition subscriptions, potential membership fees, and likely advertising/sponsorship revenue across the digital properties, though no financials are disclosed. The company employs 51–100 staff and is founder-led by CEO and Editor-in-Chief Amarendra Bhushan Dhiraj, with no institutional investors, parent company, or M&A activity identified.

Name

CEOWORLD Magazine

Legal name

CEOWORLD Magazine Limited

Website

https://ceoworld.biz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CEOWORLD Magazine is a privately held, New York-based business media publication founded in 2008 that delivers editorial content, annual institutional and market-cap rankings, and executive membership services to a global C-suite audience of over 1 million readers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Intelligence Publishing

NAICS

Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131)

akta.pro primary industry

Business, Finance & Industry Trade Magazines (MPAJAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Reputation & Thought Leadership (MPAAAOAF), Executive Leadership & C-Suite Development (EDABAAAA)

Keywords

• Business intelligence media
• Executive leadership content
• Institutional rankings publishing
• Global business magazine
• Executive news platform

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Print Edition Subscription: CEOWORLD Magazine offers print edition subscriptions for readers seeking physical copies of the magazine. This is a recurring revenue stream from individual subscribers.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CEOWORLD Magazine is a business intelligence publication delivering news, analysis, rankings, and executive insights to global C-suite executives and senior business leaders. The platform covers corporate strategy, finance, investment, leadership, and economic trends through digital articles, annual institutional rankings, market capitalization listings, and billionaire wealth rankings. It also offers a print edition subscription and an executive council membership program.

Product overview

CEOWORLD Magazine is a unified business publication platform offering editorial content, data-driven rankings, and membership services for global executives. The core offering is the CEOWORLD Magazine publication providing news, analysis, and insights across topics including leadership, strategy, finance, and investment. Supporting products include annual institutional rankings (business schools, universities, medical schools), country-specific company market capitalization listings, billionaire wealth rankings, and coverage of citizenship/residency by investment programs. The platform also offers a print edition subscription and executive membership program. The publication organizes content through thematic sections such as CEO Insider, Thought Leadership, Analysis & Insights, Global Boardroom, and Executive Intelligence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CEOWORLD Magazine Digital Publication A business intelligence publication offering news, analysis, rankings, and leadership insights for global executives, covering topics including corporate strategy, finance, investment, and economic trends.
• Annual Institutional Rankings Annual rankings of top institutions worldwide, including Best Business Schools, Best Universities, Best Medical Schools, Best Fashion Schools, Best Hotel Schools, and Best International High Schools.
• Companies by Market Capitalization Listings Country-specific listings of largest companies by market capitalization, covering major economies across the Americas, Asia, Europe, Oceania, Africa, and Middle East.
• World's Richest People (Billionaires) Listings Country and industry-specific listings of wealthiest individuals and billionaires globally.
• Citizenship and Residency by Investment (CBI/RBI) Programs Coverage Editorial coverage and analysis of global citizenship by investment (CBI) and residency by investment (RBI) programs, including rankings and program comparisons.
• Print Edition Subscription Physical print subscription of CEOWORLD Magazine for executives preferring printed editorial content, billed annually.
• Special Reports In-depth editorial reports on specific business topics, leadership themes, and industry analyses.
• CEOWORLD Executive Council Membership Exclusive membership program for executives providing access to curated content, networking, and specialized insights.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Chief Economists MagazineminorOthersPartner publication under the CEOWORLD magazine ecosystem, providing complementary economic insights and analysis.
• UGGP UniversityminorOthersEducational institution partner associated with the CEOWORLD magazine network.
• CEO Policy InstituteminorOthersPolicy-focused research organization partnered with CEOWORLD magazine for policy-related content and thought leadership.
• DepositphotosminorOthersStock imagery provider whose logo appears in the 'Our Partners' section of the CEOWORLD magazine website.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Harvard Business Review: Premier executive-focused publication offering leadership, strategy, and management content for senior business decision-makers. Highly comparable to CEOWORLD's C-suite audience, thought-leadership content verticals, and subscription/membership business model.
• Fortune: Business magazine covering CEOs, executives, and global business leadership with rankings (Fortune 500, Most Powerful Women), editorial analysis, and executive events. Directly comparable to CEOWORLD's executive-focused content, rankings products, and global editorial scope.
• Fast Company: Business media brand covering innovation, leadership, technology, and executive profiles with rankings (Most Innovative Companies, Most Creative People). Comparable audience and editorial verticals to CEOWORLD, particularly around executive profiles and rankings.
• Business Insider: Major digital business news outlet with strong coverage of executives, business leadership, and rankings. Comparable audience and content categories to CEOWORLD, with a primarily digital (rather than print) distribution model.
• Chief Executive Magazine: B2B magazine explicitly targeted at CEOs and C-suite executives, covering leadership, strategy, and governance. Closely mirrors CEOWORLD Magazine's executive-persona focus, magazine format, and editorial verticals.
• Inc. Business magazine focused on founders, CEOs, and growing companies, with editorial coverage, rankings (Inc. 5000), and thought leadership. Comparable to CEOWORLD in its executive/founder audience and reliance on annual rankings data products.
• Forbes: A leading global business magazine targeting executives, investors, and senior decision-makers with editorial coverage, rankings (e.g., billionaires, best companies), and thought-leadership content. Highly comparable to CEOWORLD Magazine in audience, content mix, and ad-supported business model.

Emerging players

• Chief: Membership-based community and media platform for C-suite executives, particularly women leaders, with content, networking, and events. Comparable to CEOWORLD's Executive Council membership concept and executive-audience focus, but positioned as a networking/membership-first product rather than a traditional magazine.

Broad incumbents

• The Economist: Global business and economics publication serving senior executives and decision-makers with editorial coverage and rankings. Comparable in executive audience and print+digital subscription model, though operating at significantly larger scale and brand recognition.
• Bloomberg: Global financial news and business intelligence platform serving executives and investors with news, data, and rankings. Overlaps with CEOWORLD's executive audience and market cap / billionaire rankings, but operates at vastly larger scale with a different primary monetization model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ceoworld
• Facebookfacebook.com/ceoworldmag
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ceoworldmagazine

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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