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Variety CEO Michelle Sobrino-Stearns Steps Down After 28 Years

10/28/2025

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Michelle Sobrino-Stearns, CEO and Group Publisher of Variety, will step down next month after 28 years with the brand to pursue an entrepreneurial fashion venture.
She launched key initiatives, including the Power of Women event, and expanded Variety's editorial reach.
Dea Lawrence will succeed her as co-president and publisher.
Ramin Setoodeh and Cynthia Littleton will oversee Variety's editorial operations.
Sobrino-Stearns will begin her new role on November 17.

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Michelle Sobrino-Stearns, CEO and Group Publisher of Variety, will step down next month after 28 years with the brand to pursue an entrepreneurial fashion venture.
She launched key initiatives, including the Power of Women event, and expanded Variety's editorial reach.
Dea Lawrence will succeed her as co-president and publisher.
Ramin Setoodeh and Cynthia Littleton will oversee Variety's editorial operations.
Sobrino-Stearns will begin her new role on November 17.