Christie Hefner
Director/Board Member at HEALTHWELL ACQUISITION CORP. I
Profile
Christie Ann Hefner is currently the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc., Director of The Playboy Foundation, Director-Emeritus of Business Committee for the Arts, Inc., Director of Canyon Ranch Health Resort, Director of Springboard Enterprises, Inc., Director of Edge Beauty, Inc., Director of Casters Holdings, Inc., Director of Metro Edge Technologies LLC, and Independent Director of Healthwell Acquisition Corp.
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Previously, she was the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Playboy Enterprises, Inc. from 1975 to 2009, Executive Chairman of Canyon Ranch Enterprises, Inc. from 2009 to 2015, and Chairman of HatchBeauty Agency LLC from 2014 to 2022.
She also held various director positions in The Paley Center for Media, R.D.
Offutt Co., Luminary Digital Media LLC, The Chicago Network, The Directors Council LLC, Rush University Medical Center, and Magazine Publishers of America, Inc. Hefner received her undergraduate degree from Brandeis University in 1974.
Christie Hefner active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| HEALTHWELL ACQUISITION CORP. I | Director/Board Member | 2021-08-01 |
Springboard Enterprises, Inc.
 Springboard Enterprises, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Springboard Enterprises, Inc. is a leading network of industry experts, investors, and innovators dedicated to building companies at scale led by women who are transforming industries in technology, life sciences, and healthcare. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. Since 2000, over 890+ Springboard portfolio companies seeking investment and human capital for product development and expansion have created over $39.10b in value. With 225 exits to strategic acquirers, 27 IPOs, and 10 unicorns, Springboard entrepreneurs are transforming industries. The American company's mission is to accelerate the growth of women-led entrepreneurial companies through access to essential resources and a community of experts. Springboard is a network of entrepreneurs, investors, and advisors accelerating the success of women entrepreneurs in technology and life sciences. The company was founded by Kay Koplovitz, Amy Millman. Natalie Buford-Young has been the CEO of the company since 2020. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Metro Edge Technologies LLC | Director/Board Member | 2018-12-31 |
Edge Beauty, Inc.
 Edge Beauty, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Edge Beauty, Inc. distributes and supplies perfumes. The company is headquartered in Edgewood, NY. | Director/Board Member | 2018-12-31 |
Casters Holdings, Inc.
 Casters Holdings, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Casters Holdings, Inc. engages in the development of a cannabis marketing platform. It offers custom insights, audience targeting, campaign planning, campaign management, measurement and reporting, and advisory services. The company was founded by Erik Shani, Aristotle Loumis, Michael Chock, Brant Skoda, and Chad Bronstein in 2019 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | 2020-10-21 |
Canyon Ranch Health Resort
 Canyon Ranch Health Resort Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Canyon Ranch Health Resort operates health resorts all over the world. It offers ayurveda spa, online consultation, medical tourism service, health packages, ayurvedic camps, yoga and spaclubs services. Canyon Ranch has its health resort in Foothills of Tucson and Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts. The company was founded in 1979 by Mel and Enid Zuckerman and is headquartered in Tucson, AZ. | Director/Board Member | - |
Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc.
 Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc. owns and prepares programs for adult television networks. The firm develops, produces, acquires & distributes various feature films, magazine-format shows, reality-based & dramatic series, documentaries, live events, and portable pod cast entertainment under Playboy & Spice brand names. The company was founded on November 30, 1989 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Business Committee for the Arts, Inc.
 Business Committee for the Arts, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Business Committee for the Arts, Inc. operates as a non profit organization which encourages, inspires, and stimulates businesses to support the arts in the workplace, in education, and in the community. The company was founded by David Rockefeller in 1967 and is headquartered in Long Island City, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
| The Playboy Foundation | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of Christie Hefner
| Brandeis University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 19 |
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Playboy Enterprises, Inc.
 Playboy Enterprises, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Playboy Enterprises, Inc. operates as a media and lifestyle company. The firm publishes Playboy magazine for men that focus primarily on photography, entertainment, humor, and cartoons as well as articles on current issues and trends. The company was founded by Hugh Marston Hefner in 1953 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Consumer Services |
Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc.
Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc. owns and prepares programs for adult television networks. The firm develops, produces, acquires & distributes various feature films, magazine-format shows, reality-based & dramatic series, documentaries, live events, and portable pod cast entertainment under Playboy & Spice brand names. The company was founded on November 30, 1989 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA | Consumer Services |
The Paley Center for Media
 The Paley Center for Media Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services The Paley Center for Media is a non-profit organization that leads discussions about the cultural, creative, and social significance of television, radio, and emerging platforms. The non-profit company is based in Beverly Hills, CA. The center draws upon its curatorial expertise, an international collection, and close relationships with the media community to provide respected programming. The Paley Archive, containing over 160,000 television and radio programs and advertisements, is accessible to the public. The center also serves as a neutral setting for media professionals to engage in discussion and debate about the evolving media landscape. Maureen J. Reidy has been the CEO of the company since 2013. | Technology Services |
The Chicago Network
 The Chicago Network Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chicago Network provides a forum to support and counsel for member careers and to raise awareness of professional, political and social issues faced by women. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
The Directors Council LLC
 The Directors Council LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Directors Council LLC is a private company that engages in a coalition of leaders who are collectively dedicated to improving the conditions of individuals in neighborhoods. The company is based in Wilmette, IL. The company was founded by Michele J. Hooper, who has been the CEO since incorporation. | Commercial Services |
Rush University Medical Center
 Rush University Medical Center Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Rush University Medical Center engages in the provision of health care services. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Health Services |
| The Playboy Foundation | |
Magazine Publishers of America, Inc.
 Magazine Publishers of America, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Magazine Publishers of America, Inc. operates as a non-profit organization. It represents magazine media, print, and digital that provides forum for publishers. The organization was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Business Committee for the Arts, Inc.
Business Committee for the Arts, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Business Committee for the Arts, Inc. operates as a non profit organization which encourages, inspires, and stimulates businesses to support the arts in the workplace, in education, and in the community. The company was founded by David Rockefeller in 1967 and is headquartered in Long Island City, NY. | Commercial Services |
Canyon Ranch Health Resort
Canyon Ranch Health Resort Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Canyon Ranch Health Resort operates health resorts all over the world. It offers ayurveda spa, online consultation, medical tourism service, health packages, ayurvedic camps, yoga and spaclubs services. Canyon Ranch has its health resort in Foothills of Tucson and Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts. The company was founded in 1979 by Mel and Enid Zuckerman and is headquartered in Tucson, AZ. | Consumer Services |
Springboard Enterprises, Inc.
Springboard Enterprises, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Springboard Enterprises, Inc. is a leading network of industry experts, investors, and innovators dedicated to building companies at scale led by women who are transforming industries in technology, life sciences, and healthcare. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. Since 2000, over 890+ Springboard portfolio companies seeking investment and human capital for product development and expansion have created over $39.10b in value. With 225 exits to strategic acquirers, 27 IPOs, and 10 unicorns, Springboard entrepreneurs are transforming industries. The American company's mission is to accelerate the growth of women-led entrepreneurial companies through access to essential resources and a community of experts. Springboard is a network of entrepreneurs, investors, and advisors accelerating the success of women entrepreneurs in technology and life sciences. The company was founded by Kay Koplovitz, Amy Millman. Natalie Buford-Young has been the CEO of the company since 2020. | Technology Services |
Canyon Ranch Enterprises, Inc.
 Canyon Ranch Enterprises, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Part of Canyon Ranch Holdings LLC, Canyon Ranch Enterprises, Inc. provides luxury spa and fitness facilities and services in resorts. The company is based in Tucson, AZ. | Consumer Services |
R.D. Offutt Co.
 R.D. Offutt Co. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries R.D. Offutt Co. produces potatoes. . The company was founded by Ron Offutt and is headquartered in Fargo, ND. | Process Industries |
HatchBeauty Agency LLC
 HatchBeauty Agency LLC Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables HatchBeauty Agency LLC manufactures and retails cosmetic, skincare, and hair care and fragrance brands. The firm also offers strategic planning, concepts, creative services, packaging design, photographic services, product development, and formulation and fulfillment for cosmetic, skincare, hair care, and fragrance and beauty accessories. The company was founded by Tracy Holland and Ben Bennett in 2008 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Edge Beauty, Inc.
Edge Beauty, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Edge Beauty, Inc. distributes and supplies perfumes. The company is headquartered in Edgewood, NY. | Retail Trade |
Casters Holdings, Inc.
Casters Holdings, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Casters Holdings, Inc. engages in the development of a cannabis marketing platform. It offers custom insights, audience targeting, campaign planning, campaign management, measurement and reporting, and advisory services. The company was founded by Erik Shani, Aristotle Loumis, Michael Chock, Brant Skoda, and Chad Bronstein in 2019 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Technology Services |
| Metro Edge Technologies LLC | |
Healthwell Acquisition Corp. I
 Healthwell Acquisition Corp. I Financial ConglomeratesFinance Healthwell Acquisition Corp. I operates as a blank check company. It focuses on technology-enabled companies across the entire healthcare industry. The company was founded on February 2, 2021 and is headquartered in Winnetka, IL. | Finance |
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