Christie Hefner

Christie Hefner (born 1952) is an American businesswoman best known for her leadership of Playboy Enterprises. She is the daughter of Hugh Hefner, the company’s founder. Hefner served as chairman and chief executive officer of Playboy Enterprises, overseeing the brand during a period of major change in media and publishing. In that role, she was associated with efforts to expand Playboy’s business beyond its flagship magazine and to adapt the company to shifting cultural and commercial conditions. Her career has made her a prominent figure in discussions of corporate leadership and the evolution of legacy media companies in the United States.