30 years leading change, growing brands, building remarkable teams and delivering results at the intersection of media, advertising and commerce. Always finding time to laugh.The next chapter is being written now.Former global president of Hearst Magazines, more than 25 media brands in the US and around the world that inspire and entertain audiences across all media platforms. With more than 300 editions and 240 websites globally, it is one of the world’s largest publishers. Under his leadership, Hearst has continued to evolve from a traditional publisher to a multi-platform media and commerce company. Over the past 24 months the group has produced more than 100 new video series, developed unique IP for Facebook, Snapchat and Twitter, opened new West coast studios in LA, developed innovating subscription offerings, unveiled first-to-market ad products, enhanced its industry-leading data capabilities and generated record traffic across its portfolio. Young has also introduced new sources of consumer revenue with branded products, commerce, events and licensing. Young joined Hearst in 2013 as president of Hearst Magazines Digital Media, and made it one of the most successful and profitable digital content companies in the world. The portfolio includes Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good HouseKeeping, BAZAAR, Town & Country, Men's and Women's Health, Runners World and Delish. In 2015, Young was named Adweek’s Magazine Executive of the Year, an honor that recognized him for unifying Hearst’s “print and digital brands into a single, well-oiled machine whose traffic has surged,” leading to a 75 percent increase in revenue, and for his development of MediaOS, “a combined CMS, commerce, ad sales and data strategy platform for all Hearst properties.” In 2014, Young was inducted to MIN’s Digital Hall of Fame, and in 2013 he was named to the FOLIO 100, a list of the most influential and impactful media professionals of the year. Young was also one of MIN’s Most Intriguing People the same year.A media executive and entrepreneur with 30 years of experience in digital publishing and advertising, Young was previously president of Say Media. Prior to Say, Young held several executive positions at Omnicom’s agency Organic, including the role of SVP, chief experience officer, where he advised on strategy and created award-winning work for blue-chip clients. Has held numerous board and advisory roles in media, commerce and non-profits and previously served as chairman of the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB).