Telling the Stories That Define Southern Business
Southern CEO was founded on a simple belief: the South produces world-class business leaders, and those leaders deserve world-class coverage. For too long, the founders, executives, and innovators building remarkable companies across the South have been overlooked by national media.
We cover the founders, executives, professionals, companies, and innovators shaping business throughout the South — with the depth, authority, and editorial standards the story deserves.
Southern CEO is a Burroughs House Media publication.
Authority
We report with depth and precision. Every story is thoroughly researched, fact-checked, and editorially independent.
Representation
The South is diverse. Our coverage reflects the full range of leaders, industries, and communities shaping the region.
Impact
We measure success by the doors we open — for the leaders we profile and the readers who find them here.
Integrity
Our editorial decisions are never for sale. Recognition programs are merit-based. Coverage is earned, not bought.
Add Team Member
Editor in Chief
Add your team member's bio here. Describe their background, expertise, and role at Southern CEO.
Add Team Member
Managing Editor
Add your team member's bio here. Describe their background, expertise, and role at Southern CEO.
Add Team Member
Senior Writer
Add your team member's bio here. Describe their background, expertise, and role at Southern CEO.
Add Team Member
Contributing Editor
Add your team member's bio here. Describe their background, expertise, and role at Southern CEO.
Southern CEO covers business leadership across 16 Southern states — from the Atlantic Coast to the Gulf, and from the Appalachians to the Rio Grande.
Editorial Inquiries
Pitch a story, suggest coverage, or reach our editorial team with questions about our content.
Contact Editorial →Advertising & Partnerships
Reach Southern business leaders through targeted advertising, sponsored content, and brand partnerships.
Request Media Kit →Recognition Nominations
Nominate a leader for one of our annual recognition programs or inquire about the nomination process.
Submit Nomination →