Strauss Zelnick

Strauss Zelnick is a media executive and businessman. He is the current CEO of Take-Two Interactive, a major video game publisher and developer. Strauss Zelnick is the CEO of Take-Two Interactive, a major video game publisher and developer. Take-Two Interactive is the parent company of several popular video game franchises such as Grand Theft Auto, Red Dead Redemption, and BioShock. Zelnick has been instrumental in the company's success, leading Take-Two through significant growth and profitability.

Under Zelnick's leadership, Take-Two has acquired several other video game companies and franchises, including Rockstar Games, 2K Games, and Social Point. Zelnick also has been credited as a critical figure in the company's ability to maintain a consistent release schedule of highly successful titles and franchises.

Zelnick has also served as the CEO of BMG Entertainment, a music and entertainment company. As a managing director at ZelnickMedia, a private equity firm focused on media and communications investments. The firm invests in various companies and businesses within the media and entertainment industry, including music, film, television, and video games. ZelnickMedia has made several successful investments, including in companies such as Take-Two Interactive, CAA (Creative Artists Agency), and ZMC (ZelnickMedia Capital). 

ZelnickMedia has been known for its focus on long-term value creation and active involvement in the management of portfolio companies. Throughout his career, Zelnick has been involved in the entertainment industry, particularly music, film, and video games.