Jim Jacovides

CEO

London, England, United Kingdom25 yrs 4 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Increased revenue more than sevenfold at Fortune.
Successfully launched Fortune editions during lockdown.
Led global licensing strategy across multiple markets.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned leader in the media industry with a focus on international business development.

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Skills

Core Skills

P&l ManagementStrategic PartnershipsBusiness DevelopmentInternational BusinessLicensingPartnerships

Other Skills

International ExpansionProfitable GrowthBrand DevelopmentLeadershipStrategyTeam BuildingNew Business DevelopmentGlobal Business DevelopmentNegotiationDigital MediaDigital StrategyNew MediaDigital MarketingStart-upsMarketing Communications

About

I lead the strategic expansion and operation in Europe of one of the world's most influential business media brands, Fortune. With an MBA in Marketing and International Business and over 20 years of experience in the media industry, I have a successful track record of launching, growing, and turning around businesses worldwide. My core competencies include forging partnerships, negotiating deals, monetizing content, and leveraging digital technology. I have successfully concluded multi-year agreements for Fortune in several markets, launched new editions during lockdown, and initiated and concluded digital syndication partnerships with global platforms. These efforts have generated incremental revenue, referrals, and SEO relevance, as well as increased Fortune's audience and editorial reach. My mission is to connect, inform, and inspire the global business community with Fortune's unrivaled journalism and insights.

Experience

25 yrs 4 mos

Total Experience

13 yrs 5 mos

Average Tenure

22 yrs 4 mos

Current Experience

Fortune

3 roles

CEO, UK & Europe, Fortune

Promoted

Jan 2026 – Present · 4 mos

Lead Fortune’s UK and European business. Responsible for developing and executing strategy, growing revenue, managing the P&L, and building the local team.
To date, increased revenue more than sevenfold.
We have introduced Fortune 500 Europe and other flagship franchises, expanded our presence at major global events, and strengthened editorial and brand studio capabilities across the region.
Alongside this role, I oversee Fortune’s international licensing and partnerships across Europe, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East.

International ExpansionProfitable GrowthP&L ManagementStrategic Partnerships

Managing Director, Europe

Promoted

Sep 2022 – Mar 2026 · 3 yrs 6 mos

Relocated to London to build Fortune’s UK and European business from inception

LeadershipStrategyBusiness DevelopmentInternational Business

Vice President of Business Development and Licensing

Sep 2019 – Oct 2022 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Led global licensing and syndication strategy, launching Fortune editions across multiple international markets and expanding digital distribution partnerships to grow audience and recurring revenue

Business DevelopmentLicensing

World media group

WMG Director

Jan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 4 mos · Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Wynmor, inc.

President

Jul 2017 – Sep 2019 · 2 yrs 2 mos · New York City Metropolitan Area

Developed and executed global growth and partnership-led revenue strategies for clients, including Fortune

Fipp - connecting global media

Member, Board and Executive Board

Jan 2004 – Present · 22 yrs 4 mos

FIPP is a global trade association, whose purpose is to improve all aspects of the media industry through the sharing of knowledge, identifying emerging trends, improving skills and forming strategic partnerships.

Time inc.

Senior Vice President, Partnerships, Licensing & Development (progressed from Director & VP roles)

Jan 2001 – Dec 2016 · 15 yrs 11 mos · New York City Metropolitan Area

Held P&L responsibility for international licensing and partnerships, transforming a loss-making unit into a $30M business with 85 percent margins and expanding from 2 to 72 editions across 72 markets

P&L ManagementPartnerships