Ben Baer

Ben Baer is Senior Vice President and Executive Editor of Fast Company and Inc. Custom Studio, where he oversees all branded content programs for both brands. He leads the creation of high-impact campaigns for the award-winning studio, drawing on deep expertise in business journalism and a sharp eye for the stories that matter to modern innovators. Over more than twenty years in business journalism, Ben has covered transformative shifts in the global economy and the innovators driving them at Fast Company, Inc., Forbes, and CNN. He has led teams of writers, editors, and producers around the world, building award-winning storytelling that brings complex ideas to life and connects brands with influential audiences.