Strauss Zelnick Biography

Strauss Zelnick is a well-known authority in the media sector since he is one of the few CEOs to have led every major entertainment firm, including those in music, entertainment software, film, and television. He and his partners are utilizing their extensive knowledge to build a vibrant and varied media firm at ZelnickMedia. In addition to offering general management and strategic advising services in the US, Canada, Europe, Asia, and Australia, ZelnickMedia has stakes in a variety of media companies. Ties with Arkadium, Columbia Music Entertainment (CME), National Lampoon, Naylor Publications, Online Testing Exchange, Savoy Jazz, Simpatico, Skymall, Time-Life, UGO Networks, and WFX are examples of investment, management, and consulting relationships. A $4.7 billion music and entertainment corporation with more than 200 record labels and activities in 54 countries, BMG Entertainment, where Zelnick served as president and chief executive officer before founding ZelnickMedia, was where he began his career. From 1994 until 1998, Zelnick headed the company's North American business division as president and CEO. Zelnick previously served as president and chief executive officer of Crystal Dynamics, a renowned developer and seller of interactive entertainment software, before joining BMG Entertainment. Prior to that, he spent four years running Fox Inc.'s global motion picture production and distribution operations as President and Chief Operating Officer of 20th Century Fox. Prior to this, he worked for Vestron Inc. for three years as a senior executive before being promoted to president and chief operating officer. Zelnick worked for Columbia Pictures as vice president of international television. Zelnick now holds the position of chairman of the boards of directors for OTX, CME, and Direct Holdings Worldwide (Time Life). On the boards of UGO Networks and Naylor Publications, he represents ZelnickMedia. Additionally, he holds independent directorships with Reed Elsevier, Blockbuster, and Carver Bancorp. Zelnick graduated with a B.A. from Wesleyan University, a J.D., and an M.B.A. from Harvard University.

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