LA500 2020: Publisher’s Letter

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LA500 2020: Publisher’s Letter
Josh Schimmels

On behalf of the Los Angeles Business Journal, it’s my privilege to unveil the 2020 edition of the LA500. For five years, the Business Journal has researched, identified and highlighted the most influential, most powerful, and most impactful business professionals in the region. Each year, our editors have the extraordinary task of profiling these dynamic leaders who are driving innovation, creativity, community and industry.

The 2020 class of the LA500 faces challenges today and tomorrow unparalleled with any experienced in the past. Today’s leaders are having to reinvent business models and reestablish their value propositions to those they serve — all while working tirelessly to reinvigorate their internal teams. Through the stories that we tell within the pages of each weekly edition of the Business Journal, it’s clear that Angelenos are up to the task.

As we honor those in the community, I want to thank our team of talented individuals for their commitment to producing the Business Journal each week. Like so many of yours, our industry has had to establish new ways of doing business. I’m proud to work with such a dedicated group of media professionals who have all risen to meet the challenge. Many thanks to our internal leadership team of Editor Scott Robson, Creative & Production Director Nina Bays, Advertising Director Helya Askari and Executive Director of Events & Marketing Alex Davila.

Now, more than ever, it’s important that we highlight the great work that leaders are doing to keep our Community of Business™ healthy, strong and together. Congratulations to each member of this year’s LA500 and thank you for continuing to inspire us!

With respect and optimism for our region,

Josh Schimmels

Publisher & CEO

Return to the 2020 edition of the LA500.

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Josh Schimmels
Josh Schimmels is the Publisher and CEO of the Los Angeles Business Journal (LABJ). Having previously served as an executive with the LABJ, he returned to the company in April of 2020. Schimmels was Associate Publisher and Vice President at the Business Journal from 2010 to 2015. He began his career in 1999 with a five-year turn at the Business Journal’s sister publication, the San Fernando Valley Business Journal. Prior to returning to Los Angeles last year, he was with Phoenix-based AZ Big Media, where he served as publisher, contributing six years at the company in two different roles. AZ Big Media publishes nine magazines including Arizona Business magazine, AZRE and Ranking Arizona. It also hosts one of the state’s most-visited websites with an array of digital offerings. Schimmels spent nearly four years as business group publisher at D Magazine Partners in Dallas. There he oversaw a portfolio of publications that included D CEO magazine, D CEO Real Estate Annual, Dallas 500, D CEO Healthcare, along with its custom publishing division. During his tenure, D CEO magazine was named the country’s Best Regional Business Magazine three times by the Alliance of Area Business Publishers (AABP). Josh holds an MBA from Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business. He has an undergraduate degree in broadcasting from Arizona State’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communications. He’s passionate about his work in the community. As a Stage IV blood cancer survivor, he works as a patient advocate to help cancer patients and families through volunteering, fundraising, leadership volunteer positions and public speaking on behalf of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). He has served on numerous community boards and committees including AABP, LLS, and the Los Angeles World Affairs Council and Town Hall. Josh has completed the Ironman triathlon twice and spends much of his free time in nature, where he enjoys adventures in the mountains.

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