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Strauss Zelnick
Chief Executive Officer at
TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE, INC.
Net worth: 59 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Mr. Strauss H. Zelnick is Independent Non-Executive Director at Starwood Property Trust, Inc., Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., Co-Founder at ZelnickMedia Corp., an Advisor at Thrive Capital Management, LLC, Associate Member at National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc. and Chairman at ITN Networks LLC. He is on the Board of Directors at Entertainment Software Association, Starwood Property Trust, Inc., 9 Story Ltd., Alloy Media Investments LLC, Alloy, Inc., Cast & Crew Entertainment Services LLC, Naylor Publications, Inc., Central Park Conservancy, Inc. and Wesleyan University. Prior to forming ZelnickMedia in 2001, Mr. Zelnick was President and Chief Executive Officer of BMG Entertainment. Prior to that, he was President and Chief Executive Officer of Crystal Dynamics. Prior to that, he spent four years as President and Chief Operating Officer of 20th Century Fox. Previously, he spent three years at Vestron Inc. He also served as Vice President of International Television Sales at Columbia Pictures. He served previously on the boards of Reed Elsevier NV, Carver Bancorp, Inc., Insignia Financial Group, Inc. and Moviefone Inc. He was previously employed as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer by Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd., Chairman by Curtis & Melson Enterprises, Inc., Executive Chairman by Direct Holdings Worldwide LLC, Partner by Quad Partners LLC, Non-Executive Director by RELX Group Plc, Member-Supervisory Board by RELX NV and Non-Executive Director by RELX Plc . He also served on the board at Blockbuster, Inc., Carver Bancorp, Inc., Naylor LLC, Recording Industry Association of America, The Motion Picture Association of America, Inc., Threshold Sports LLC, Mr. Zelnick holds a BA from Wesleyan University, as well as an MBA from Harvard Business School and a JD from Harvard Law School.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/06/2026 | 2,56,403 ( 0.14% ) | 57 M $ | 31/05/2026 | |
| 02/03/2026 | 99,429 ( 0.03% ) | 2 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
Latest news about Strauss Zelnick
| 08/25/08 | Take-Two: raises FY targets |  |
| 31/25/31 | The Future of Entertainment: Video Games | MT |
Strauss Zelnick active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/01/2011 |
| STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST, INC. | Director/Board Member | 17/08/2009 |
National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc.
 National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates recording professionals membership organization | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The Partnership for New York City, Inc.
 The Partnership for New York City, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a charitable organization | Director/Board Member | - |
Covenant House
 Covenant House Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides voulantary services | Director/Board Member | - |
Education Networks of America, Inc.
 Education Networks of America, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides managed network connectivity and security services | Director/Board Member | - |
Entertainment Software Association
 Entertainment Software Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a trade association which representing companies that publish computer and video games | Director/Board Member | 01/07/2017 |
The Paley Center for Media
 The Paley Center for Media Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates a platform which leads in discussing about cultural, creative, and social significance of television, radio, and emerging platforms for the professional community and media-interested public | Director/Board Member | 03/12/2018 |
Ready Makers, Inc.
 Ready Makers, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops and publishes games and applications | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of Strauss Zelnick
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Connections
86
1st degree connections
48
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 48 |
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Carver Bancorp, Inc.
 Carver Bancorp, Inc. Savings BanksFinance Operates as a holding company which engages in federally chartered savings banking activities | Finance |
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
 Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops, markets and publishes interactive entertainment software | Technology Services |
RELX Plc
 RELX Plc Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides information-based analytics and decision tools | Commercial Services |
Blockbuster, Inc.
 Blockbuster, Inc. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Provides home video cassettes, DVDs and video games rental services | Retail Trade |
Screen Gems, Inc.
 Screen Gems, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Produces and distributes films | Consumer Services |
Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc.
 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Engages in motion picture production | Consumer Services |
Starwood Property Trust, Inc.
 Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Operates as a real estate investment trust which invests in commercial and residential mortgage-backed securities | Finance |
RELX NV
 RELX NV Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides professional information solutions in the science, medical, risk, legal and business sectors | Commercial Services |
Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd.
 Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Engages in production, advertising and sale of audio, video and game software and provides management services for music artists | Technology Services |
BMG Entertainment
 BMG Entertainment Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Provides media and entertainment services | Commercial Services |
20th Century Studios
 20th Century Studios Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Produces, acquires and distributes motion pictures | Consumer Services |
Quad Partners LLC
 Quad Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Quad Partners invests in lower middle-market companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on companies operating in the fields of technology, tech-enabled products & services and schools. It provides financing for buyout and growth capital requirements with an investment size of USD 30 - 100 million. The firm also acquires majority and minority interests. | Finance |
Crystal Dynamics, Inc.
 Crystal Dynamics, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops interactive games | Technology Services |
ZelnickMedia Corp.
 ZelnickMedia Corp. Investment ManagersFinance ZelnickMedia invests in middle market companies located in US. The firm target companies operating in the fields of media, communications and entertainment business. It provides financing for buyout transactions. | Finance |
Direct Holdings Worldwide LLC
 Direct Holdings Worldwide LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Provides music, videos, DVDs, and books | Distribution Services |
Wesleyan University
 Wesleyan University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc.
National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates recording professionals membership organization | Commercial Services |
RELX Group Plc
 RELX Group Plc Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers | Technology Services |
The Motion Picture Association of America, Inc.
 The Motion Picture Association of America, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides motion picture ratings | Commercial Services |
Recording Industry Association of America
 Recording Industry Association of America Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an association for music recording companies | Commercial Services |
Covenant House
Covenant House Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides voulantary services | Commercial Services |
Threshold Sports LLC
 Threshold Sports LLC Casinos/GamingConsumer Services Operates as a cycling event management company | Consumer Services |
The Partnership for New York City, Inc.
The Partnership for New York City, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a charitable organization | Commercial Services |
Naylor Publications, Inc.
 Naylor Publications, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides advertising, sales, printing, and production services | Commercial Services |
Paramount Global
 Paramount Global BroadcastingConsumer Services Operates as a TV media, streaming and entertainment company | Consumer Services |
ITN Networks, Inc.
 ITN Networks, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Provides media sales and broadcast networks | Consumer Services |
BMG Entertainment North America
 BMG Entertainment North America Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Records tapes | Commercial Services |
The Paley Center for Media
The Paley Center for Media Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates a platform which leads in discussing about cultural, creative, and social significance of television, radio, and emerging platforms for the professional community and media-interested public | Technology Services |
Education Networks of America, Inc.
Education Networks of America, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides managed network connectivity and security services | Technology Services |
Central Park Conservancy, Inc.
 Central Park Conservancy, Inc. Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Maintains and develops the Central Park | Consumer Services |
OTX Corp.
 OTX Corp. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides online-based consumer research and consulting services | Technology Services |
Cast & Crew LLC
 Cast & Crew LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops cloud-based software solutions for entertainment industry, payroll & human resources | Technology Services |
Entertainment Software Association
Entertainment Software Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a trade association which representing companies that publish computer and video games | Commercial Services |
Curtis & Melson Enterprises, Inc.
 Curtis & Melson Enterprises, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides technical training services | Commercial Services |
Naylor Association Solutions
 Naylor Association Solutions Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides business support services to the trade and professional associations | Commercial Services |
Vestron, Inc.
 Vestron, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Markets pre-recorded programs on videocassettes | Consumer Services |
Cast & Crew Entertainment Services LLC /Private Group/
 Cast & Crew Entertainment Services LLC /Private Group/ Financial ConglomeratesFinance Private group led by ZelnickMedia Corp | Finance |
AlienVault LLC
 AlienVault LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Develops integrated security management solutions | Commercial Services |
Harvard Business School
 Harvard Business School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Harvard Law School
 Harvard Law School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Alloy LLC
 Alloy LLC Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Operates advertising agency | Commercial Services |
20th Century Fox Film Corp. | |
9 Story Media Group, Inc.
 9 Story Media Group, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Produces and distributes children contents | Consumer Services |
Ready Makers, Inc.
Ready Makers, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops and publishes games and applications | Technology Services |
Hatzimemos/Libby Holdings LLC
 Hatzimemos/Libby Holdings LLC Investment ManagersFinance H/L Ventures invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating across a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for pre-seed, seed, early and growth stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 0.1 - 1.5 million. The firm acts as a lead investor. It makes follow-on investments. | Finance |
Alloy Development LLC
 Alloy Development LLC Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides real estate development and architecture services | Industrial Services |
CommentSold LLC
 CommentSold LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops mobile applications that provides selling technology solutions for retail businesses | Technology Services |
ZMC Advisors LP
 ZMC Advisors LP Investment ManagersFinance Operates as private equity venture capital company | Finance |
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