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Strauss Zelnick

Chairman and CEO at TAKE TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE
Board
Since January 2011
Age
67 years
Education
Holds a Bachelor of Arts from Wesleyan University, a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School, and a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School.
Tenure
Joined TTWO as Chairman in 03-2007, became Executive Chairman in 02-2008, and assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer in 01-2011.

Also at TAKE TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE

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Daniel Emerson
EVP and Chief Legal Officer
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Lainie Goldstein
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

About

Strauss Zelnick is a seasoned executive known for his leadership in the media, entertainment, and gaming industries. His career began with key executive roles at companies like BMG Entertainment and Crystal Dynamics, where he honed his skills in corporate management and strategic growth.

Over the years, he has demonstrated a robust understanding of both creative and business operations, steering multiple organizations through periods of significant transition and innovation. His experience extends beyond traditional media roles to include high-level positions at prominent firms in entertainment and technology.

At TTWO, his leadership has been transformative, commencing with his role as Chairman in 03-2007 and evolving through his appointment as Executive Chairman and subsequently as CEO in 01-2011. His tenure reflects a commitment to long-term value creation and strategic execution, driving the company’s success in a competitive market.

$TTWO Performance Under Strauss Zelnick

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Direct Holdings Worldwide, Inc. Executive Chairman Ended March 2007 Parent company of Time Life and Lillian Vernon; sold to Reader's Digest on March 2, 2007
BMG Entertainment President and Chief Executive Officer 1998 - 2011 A $4.7 billion music and entertainment company with over 200 record labels in 54 countries
BMG Entertainment - North American Business Unit President and Chief Executive Officer 1994 - 1998 N/A
Crystal Dynamics President and Chief Executive Officer N/A Leading producer and distributor of interactive game software
20th Century Fox President and Chief Operating Officer 4 years Managed all aspects of worldwide motion picture and distribution business
Vestron Inc. Senior Executive, later President and Chief Operating Officer N/A Media company
Columbia Pictures Vice President, International Television Sales N/A Focused on international television sales

External Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Zelnick Media Capital (ZMC) Founder and Partner Current Media-focused private equity firm
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Director Current

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2024
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Salary$1 Annual Fixed base salary.
Other Compensation$274,073 Annual Includes club membership fee, designated parking spot at 110 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036, and home security fees of $264,705 as part of general corporate development.

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2024

No information available on performance compensation for 2024