Rachel Ventresca

Rachel Ventresca

Rachel Ventresca is Fortune's Director of Audience and Social Growth. She is a graduate of The George Washington University.

  • Photo of Marc BenioffMagazine

    Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff turned his earnings call into a vodcast. Why other Fortune 500 CEOs might follow

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  • Blackstone’s Jon Gray is offering a preview of what the modern corner office now demands: a chief executive who doubles as a creator‑in‑chief.C-Suite

    A top Blackstone executive is becoming an unlikely LinkedIn star thanks to his running videos

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  • CEO Initiative dinner at Ci Siamo in New York CIty on March 18, 2026. Fortune program for the evening will feature a fireside conversation with U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Michael Waltz as well as comments from Richard Haass, Senior Counselor, Centerview Partners; President Emeritus, Council on Foreign Relations; and Democratic Congressional Candidate Jack Schlossberg. Photograph by Rebecca Greenfield for Fortune.Politics

    Jack Schlossberg says his grandfather JFK would be ‘alarmed’ by how far America has fallen on the world stage

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  • C-Suite

    McDonald’s CEO did a burger taste test that became a cautionary tale for execs. But there’s a silver lining

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  • 052<br /> FORTUNE GLOBAL FORUM<br /> Riyadh, Saudi Arabia<br /> Monday, October 27, 2025 3:15-3:40<br /> THE NEW POWER PLAYERS: INNOVATION AND THE BUSINESS OF SPORT<br /> Sports is no longer just about competition—it’s one of the fastest-growing frontiers for investment, influence, and cultural change. From the meteoric rise of women’s leagues<br /> to surging global fandom in football, tennis, and golf, investors and owners are betting big on the next era of the game. How can capital accelerate the growth of women’s sports, expand access for the next generation of fans, and redefine what it means to own a team or a league in today’s market? Portia Archer, Chief Executive Officer, Women’s Tennis Association<br /> Ben Harburg, Principal, Harburg Group; Owner, Al Kholood Club and Cádiz Club de Futbol<br /> Alexis Ohanian, Founding Control Owner, Angel City FC, Los Angeles Golf Club, and ATHLOS<br /> Moderator: Kristin Stoller, Fortune Photograph by Iman Al-dabbagh/FortuneStartups & Venture

    Alexis Ohanian ignored Paul Graham’s warning that Reddit’s ‘terrible’ name would be ‘poison’. Now it’s a $38 billion business

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  • 041<br /> FORTUNE GLOBAL FORUM<br /> Riyadh, Saudi Arabia<br /> Monday, October 27, 2025 11:00–11:20<br /> THE FLIGHT PATH FORWARD<br /> Global aviation is entering a new era powered by new tech and consumers hungry for a more streamlined travel experience. Delta Air Lines and the newly launched Riyadh Air are betting on bold innovations to make flying smarter, greener, and more personalized. How will air travel meet these added expectations while managing workforce shortages, a volatile economy, and sustainability pressures? What role are AI and other technologies playing in improving overall performance? We explore these questions with two airline CEOs who recently joined forces. Ed Bastian, Chief Executive Officer, Delta Air Lines<br /> Tony Douglas, Chief Executive Officer, Riyadh Air<br /> Moderator: Alyson Shontell, Fortune Photograph by Stuart Isett/FortuneC-Suite

    Delta CEO Ed Bastian rejected a mentor’s advice on how to run the $38 billion airline: ‘He told me I’ll never have a moment of peace’

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  • 049<br /> FORTUNE BRAINSTORM TECH 2025<br /> September 9th, 2025<br /> Park City, Utah, USA 5:30 – 5:55 PM<br /> A RAMP TO MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY<br /> In a high-stakes financial environment, Ramp is revamping the rules of spend management while making a bold push into AI. With a fresh $500 million in funding and a $22.5 billion valuation, the company is doubling down on automation, analytics, and next-generation infrastructure for CFOs. Cofounder and CEO Eric Glyman unpacks Ramp’s evolving strategy and how software is reshaping the future of finance. Eric Glyman, Cofounder and CEO, Ramp<br /> In conversation with: Alyson Shontell, Editor-in-Chief and Chief Content Officer, Fortune Photograph by Maeve Reiss/FortuneC-Suite

    CEO of $22.5 billion Ramp calls advisors like OpenAI’s Fidji Simo and Microsoft’s Satya Nadella when he needs business advice

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  • Red Lobster, the iconic seafood chain, is charting a new course under the leadership of CEO Damola Adamolekun after making its way out of bankruptcy.Leadership

    Red Lobster’s 36-year-old CEO isn’t repeating the chain’s $11 million endless shrimp disaster. But he is reading all of your social media comments

    By Rachel Ventresca and Nick Lichtenberg
  • Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says he&#8217;s achieved &#8220;excellent work-life balance for a single person.&#8221;Health

    Airbnb’s 43-year-old CEO rejects fellow tech titans’ lack of sleep: It makes ‘every hour the next day a little less productive’

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  • Finance

    From trophy wife to hedge fund to HENRY, 8 iconic phrases Fortune invented in our 95-year history

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  • UNITED STATES &#8211; SEPTEMBER 21: Jane Fraser, CEO of Citigroup, testifies during the House Financial Services Committee hearing titled Holding Megabanks Accountable: Oversight of Americas Largest Consumer Facing Banks, in Rayburn Building on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)Finance

    Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser is still committed to her $1 billion efficiency push: ‘The best is still ahead’

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  • LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA &#8211; MARCH 04: Build-A-Bear Sharon Price John arrives to Foundation Media Presents UNSTUFFED: A BUILD A BEAR STORY on March 04, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Anna Webber/Getty Images for Foundation Media Partners )Leadership

    Build-A-Bear’s CEO spends her Fridays penning old-fashioned ‘thank-you’ notes to bolster her $486 million toy empire

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  • Amazon CEO Andy JassyFinance

    Amazon warehouse workers are finally getting free $140 Prime memberships, but corporate colleagues aren’t

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  • Red Lobster CEO Damola AdamolekunLeadership

    Inside the routine of Red Lobster’s 35-year-old CEO from when he ran P.F. Chang’s

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  • Starbucks CEO Brian NiccolLeadership

    Starbucks’ new CEO drinks up to 4 cups of coffee per day

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