
Steve Forbes is an American businessman who is the son of Malcolm Forbes, publisher of the famous Forbes magazine. He has carried on the legacy and is the editor in chief of the magazine and also the CEO of Forbes Inc., its publisher. Forbes was selected twice as a presidential candidate for the Republican Party.
Steve Forbes Biography (wiki):
Full Name (real name) | Malcolm Stevenson Forbes, Jr. |
Nickname or Other Names | Steve Forbes |
Profession | American businessman |
Gender | Male |
Date of Birth and Age | 18th July 1947 |
Age (as of 2023) | 76 years old |
Birthplace | Morristown, New Jersey |
Nationality | United States |
Ethnicity | White |
Religion | Christian |
Spouse | Sabina Beekman |
Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Steve Forbes Net Worth:
Steve Forbes's Net Worth is | $430 Million |
Early Life
Businessman Steve Forbes was born Malcolm Stevenson Forbes Jr. on 18 July 1947 in Morristown, New Jersey. His father was Malcolm Forbes, and he is the grandson of the founder of Forbes magazine, B.C. Forbes. His mother was Roberta Remson. Forbes has two brothers, Christopher and Timothy.
Family Tree
Father Name | Malcolm Forbes | |
Mother Name | Roberta Remsen Laidlaw | |
Brother Name | Christopher Forbes, Robert Forbes | |
Sister Name | n/a | |
Spouse Name | Sabina Beekman | |
Children | Yes |
Education and Certificates
In 1966, Steve Forbes graduated from Brooks School, North Andover, Massachusetts and then obtained a BA in history from Princeton University. At university, he founded Business Today, a publication that became the largest magazine published for students. Business Today is still published on campus.
Height and Weight
Here you can read about Steve Forbes height and weight, as he is 5ft 7in (171 cm, 1.71 m) tall in height and 87 kg (193 lbs) in weight.
Social Media Profiles
You can be in contact with Steve Forbes and get the latest updates about his career and more on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Career
In the mid-1980 Steve Forbes was appointed as chairman of the Board for International Broadcasting by President Ronald Reagan. As chairman, he was involved in the operation of Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty which broadcast from behind the Iron Curtain. Forbes was reappointed to the role by President Bush and continued in the position until 1993.
In 1990, Forbes became President and Chief Executive Officer of Forbes as well as Editor-in-Chief of Forbes magazine. He has held the role since then, taking a leave of absence in 2000 when he was campaigning for the Republican presidential nomination. He is also chairman of the group’s American Heritage division which publishes American Heritage magazine, American Legacy, and American Heritage Invention & Technology. Forbes magazine has a circulation of 850,000 which together with Forbes Global have a readership of five million.
Awards and Achievements
Interesting Facts and FAQs
- He was honorary chairman of Americans for Hope, Growth, and Opportunity.
- His first magazine ‘Business Today’ is now the biggest student-run magazine in the world.