Quotes by Christie Hefner

About Christie Hefner:

Christie Ann Hefner is the former chairman and chief executive officer of Playboy Enterprises, the company created by her father, Hugh Hefner. She stepped down from her position at Playboy on January 30, 2009. She has often worked with the progressive political organization Center for American Progress. Their site describes her as having "long been involved in electing progressive candidates, advancing women, First Amendment issues, and advancing treatment for people with HIV/AIDS." She is currently Executive Chairman of Canyon Ranch Enterprises, Chairman of the Board of Hatch Beauty, Board Member and Strategic Advisor of Luminary Digital Media, and Global Editorial Advisory Board Member of Reuters.
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But maybe because the dot-com world gives people positions at a younger age, and many women are prominent in this business, it will help change the view about who can run big companies.

Christie Hefner

I came to Playboy not expecting to stay. But after five years, I found myself really enjoying the business world, and I realized I had some skill.

Christie Hefner

I've lectured at the Harvard Business School several times.

Christie Hefner

Billy not only had a distinguished career in the Legislature, but he also has great business instincts and has done exceedingly well making investment decisions in both stocks and private ventures such as real estate.

Christie Hefner

Not only did I enjoy the creative side of Playboy and enjoy being surrounded by people who are curious about life, but I also love the analytical and hard business side of it.

Christie Hefner

In college, my big money memory was saving up to buy a car with my boyfriend, whom I lived with.

Christie Hefner

From the time that I can remember, I worked to make money - either baby-sitting, or one year wrapping gifts at a department store at Christmas, so I could have my own money.

Christie Hefner

No, I never thought about my father's money as my money.

Christie Hefner

I developed a great sense of self-confidence when I was very young.

Christie Hefner

Being a CEO still means sitting across the table from big institutional investors and showing your leadership and having them believe in you.

Christie Hefner

I know what the attitudes of the readers are: These are guys who love women and respect women.

Christie Hefner

Most people sell stock to pay taxes, but I didn't want to sell any stock.

Christie Hefner

I had higher math SATs than in English - yet I became an English major in college.

Christie Hefner

I expected to go into journalism or law.

Christie Hefner

I have invested in the stock market since I was very young.

Christie Hefner

The very first stock I bought right out of college was Berkshire Hathaway.

Christie Hefner

Well, I grew up around the magazine and was part of a generation that was embracing our sexuality.

Christie Hefner

I don't know what a world would be like if you do away with sexy images.

Christie Hefner

I defend the right of almost everything to be published... because I think that you're better off in trusting the marketplace than allowing other people to make that decision.

Christie Hefner

I think in terms of what I am able to accomplish and build.

Christie Hefner

Author Bio

  • NameChristie Hefner
  • Descriptionformer chairwoman and chief executive officer of Playboy Enterprises
  • BornNovember 8, 1952
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionBusinessperson