Gus Wenner
American magazine executive
Gus Wenner (born August 10, 1990) is an American magazine executive who is the chief executive officer of his father's magazine, Rolling Stone.
Early life and education
Wenner is the son of Jane Schindelheim and magazine magnate Jann Wenner, founder of Rolling Stone and co-founder of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Wenner graduated from Brown University in 2012. While in college, he was one half of the duo "Gus+Scout," alongside Scout LaRue Willis, the daughter of Demi Moore and Bruce Willis.
Career
Wenner joined Wenner Media shortly after his graduation from Brown University in 2012. He was in charge of digital aspects of RollingStone.com with site traffic climbing 40 percent during his tenure. In 2013, at the age of 23, Wenner became the head of digital for the online versions of Wenner Media's Rolling Stone, Us Weekly, and Men's Journal magazines. During his time as head of digital, he was credited with launching Rolling Stone's standalone country website and also oversaw the sale of the publication to Penske Media Corporation.
Wenner stayed on as the president and chief operating officer of Rolling Stone after its sale to Penske Media Corporation in 2017. He is also the executive producer for several documentaries including SuperVillain The Making Of Takashi 6ix9ine.
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