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Gus Wenner

American magazine executive

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About Gus Wenner

Gus Wenner was a business executive, chief Executive Officer and rolling Stone (magazine).

Gus Wenner (born August 10, 1990) is an American magazine executive who is the chief executive officer of his father's magazine, Rolling Stone.

Early life and education

Wenner is the son of Jane Schindelheim and magazine magnate Jann Wenner, founder of Rolling Stone and co-founder of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Wenner graduated from Brown University in 2012. While in college, he was one half of the duo "Gus+Scout," alongside Scout LaRue Willis, the daughter of Demi Moore and Bruce Willis.

Career

Wenner joined Wenner Media shortly after his graduation from Brown University in 2012. He was in charge of digital aspects of RollingStone.com with site traffic climbing 40 percent during his tenure.

Wenner stayed on as the president and chief operating officer of Rolling Stone after its sale to Penske Media Corporation in 2017. He is also the executive producer for several documentaries including SuperVillain The Making Of Takashi 6ix9ine. In 2021 he was promoted to chief executive officer at Rolling Stone.

In 2026, he launched investment firm Wenner Media Ventures, and indicated an initial investment in Track Star (web series) producer, Public Opinion, of which Wenner is to become executive chairman.

Filmography Year Film Role 2025 Trophy Wife: Murder on Safari Executive producer 2022 Little Richard: I Am EverythingExecutive producer 2021 SuperVillain The Making Of Takashi 6ix9ineExecutive producer 2019 USA v ChapoExecutive producer 2015 Jackass Reunion: 15 Years LaterExecutive producer

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