Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Steve Forbes
How Steve Forbes built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Steve Forbes, formally Malcolm Stevenson Forbes Jr., is an American publishing executive and politician. He is editor-in-chief of Forbes, a well-known business magazine, and is the son of Malcolm Forbes and grandson of B.C. Forbes, the publication's founder. Forbes twice sought the Republican presidential nomination, running in both 1996 and 2000. He also served as chairman of the Board for International Broadcasting (BIB), being appointed in 1985 and reappointed in 1993.
1985: Appointed as Head of the Board of International Broadcasting
In 1985, Ronald Reagan appointed Steve Forbes as head of the Board of International Broadcasting (BIB).
1985: Appointed Chairman of the Board for International Broadcasting (BIB)
In 1985, Steve Forbes was appointed chairman of the Board for International Broadcasting (BIB).
1993: Chairman of the Board of Directors of "Empower America"
From 1993 to 1996, Forbes was the chairman of the Board of Directors of "Empower America".
1993: Continued Serving as BIB Leader
In 1993, Steve Forbes continued to serve as the leader of the BIB until the inauguration of Bill Clinton.
1993: Reappointed Chairman of the Board for International Broadcasting (BIB)
In 1993, Steve Forbes was reappointed chairman of the Board for International Broadcasting (BIB).
1996: Endorsement from Jack Kemp
From 1993 to 1996, Forbes was the chairman of the Board of Directors of "Empower America", during his presidential campaign he received an endorsement from Jack Kemp.
1996: Presidential Campaign
In 1996, Forbes ran for president and sold some of his Forbes, Inc. voting shares to help finance his run.
1996: Supported Flat Tax of 17%
In 1996, Forbes supported a flat tax of 17% on all personal and corporate earned income, with an exemption for the first $33,000 of income.
1996: Entered Republican Primaries
In 1996, Steve Forbes entered the Republican primaries for President of the United States.
1996: Republican Presidential Candidate
In 1996, Steve Forbes was a candidate in the Republican presidential primaries.
1999: Honorary Chairman of "Americans for Hope, Growth and Opportunity"
From 1996 to 1999, Forbes served as honorary chairman of the advocacy group "Americans for Hope, Growth and Opportunity".
2000: Returned to heading magazine and company
After dropping out early in the 2000 primary season, Forbes returned to heading the magazine and company.
2000: Maintained Flat Tax Plan
In 2000, Forbes maintained the same flat tax plan, but with a $13,000-per-adult and $5,000-per-dependent deduction.
2000: Second Presidential Campaign
In 2000, Forbes ran for president again and raised $86,000,000 in campaign contributions.
2000: Ran for President
In 2000, Steve Forbes entered the Republican primaries for President of the United States.
2000: Republican Presidential Candidate
In 2000, Steve Forbes was a candidate in the Republican presidential primaries.
December 2006: Joined the Board of Directors of FreedomWorks
In December 2006, Forbes joined the Board of Directors of the advocacy organization FreedomWorks.
March 28, 2007: Joined Rudy Giuliani's Campaign
On March 28, 2007, Forbes joined Rudy Giuliani's campaign for the 2008 presidential election.
2008: Served as Economic Advisor for John McCain
Later in the 2008 presidential campaign, Forbes served as John McCain's economic advisor.
