Christie Hefner is an American businesswoman, executive, and philanthropist best known as the former chairman and chief executive officer of Playboy Enterprises. The daughter of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner and Millie Williams, Christie Hefner led the media corporation from 1988 until 2009, making her the longest-serving female CEO of a publicly traded firm. Christie Hefner transformed the brand into an international multimedia company while championing First Amendment rights and AIDS research.
Biography
| Field | Details |
| Full Name | Christie Ann Hefner |
| Birth Date | November 8, 1952 |
| Birthplace | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Brandeis University (BA) |
| Profession | Business executive, board director, philanthropist |
| Known For | Chairman and CEO of Playboy Enterprises (1988–2009); daughter of Hugh Hefner and Millie Williams |
Family Tree
| Relation | Name |
| Father | Hugh Hefner |
| Mother | Millie Williams |
| Ex-Husband | William A. Marovitz |
| Brother | David Hefner |
| Half-Brothers | Marston Hefner, Cooper Hefner |
Career Highlights
- Served over two decades as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Playboy Enterprises.
- Inducted into the Women's Business Development Center Hall of Fame and funded the Midwest's first outpatient AIDS clinic.
