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Ben Kohn
Chief Executive Officer at
PLAYBOY, INC.
Net worth: 9 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Ben Kohn is currently President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Playboy, Inc. since 2021.
Formerly, Mr. Kohn was Chief Executive Officer & Director at Playboy Enterprises, Inc. from 2016 to 2021.
Other former roles include Director at SESAC, Inc., Principal at Cowen & Co. LLC, Vice President at Angelo, Gordon & Co. LP from 1998 to 2003, and Managing Partner at Rizvi Traverse Management LLC from 2004 to 2018.
Education includes an MBA from The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York and an undergraduate degree from Tulane University (Louisiana).
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PLAYBOY, INC. 5.5% | 15/05/2026 | 6,383,531 ( 5.5% ) | 9 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
Ben Kohn active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| PLAYBOY, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/01/2018 |
Former positions of Ben Kohn
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Playboy Enterprises, Inc.
 Playboy Enterprises, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Operates as a worldwide mainstream brand management, media and lifestyle company | Chief Executive Officer | 10/02/2021 |
Rizvi Traverse Management LLC
 Rizvi Traverse Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Rizvi Traverse Management invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of technology, e-commerce and social media. It provides financing for growth capital requirements. | Private Equity Investor | 01/12/2018 |
Angelo, Gordon & Co. LP
 Angelo, Gordon & Co. LP Investment ManagersFinance TPG Angelo Gordon seeks alternative investment opportunities that will deliver consistent absolute returns for their clients. The firm manages capital across their Credit and Real Estate strategies, all of which employ a disciplined investment philosophy that combines fundamental in-depth research with a diversification strategy 20 designed to reduce downside risk. The research team is the cornerstone of all investment activities. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2003 |
SESAC, Inc.
 SESAC, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides music performance rights and license services | Director/Board Member | - |
Cowen & Co. LLC
 Cowen & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Ben Kohn
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| Private companies | 8 |
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Angelo, Gordon & Co. LP
Angelo, Gordon & Co. LP Investment ManagersFinance TPG Angelo Gordon seeks alternative investment opportunities that will deliver consistent absolute returns for their clients. The firm manages capital across their Credit and Real Estate strategies, all of which employ a disciplined investment philosophy that combines fundamental in-depth research with a diversification strategy 20 designed to reduce downside risk. The research team is the cornerstone of all investment activities. | Finance |
Cowen & Co. LLC
Cowen & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
Playboy Enterprises, Inc.
Playboy Enterprises, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Operates as a worldwide mainstream brand management, media and lifestyle company | Consumer Services |
The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York
 The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Tulane University (Louisiana)
 Tulane University (Louisiana) Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
SESAC, Inc.
SESAC, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides music performance rights and license services | Commercial Services |
Rizvi Traverse Management LLC
Rizvi Traverse Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Rizvi Traverse Management invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of technology, e-commerce and social media. It provides financing for growth capital requirements. | Finance |
PLBY Group, Inc.
 PLBY Group, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Provides direct-to-consumer products through offline and online, brand licensing & digital subscriptions and content services | Retail Trade |
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