Time Inc. Names Rich Battista to Succeed Joe Ripp as CEO


Time Inc., the publisher of brands from People to Fortune, has named Rich Battista CEO, succeeding the chief executive of three years, Joe Ripp.

The unexpected move represents a quick rise for Mr. Battista, who joined Time Inc. in April 2015 as exec VP at Time Inc. and president of People and Entertainment Weekly, was promoted to president-entertainment and sports group and video in January and became president-brands in July, with all U.S. publications reporting into him.

Mr. Ripp will continue as executive chairman of Time Inc.’s board of directors.

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