Zachary Klein, COO at 51 Minds Entertainment, is expanding his remit to also include day-to-day production operations for Bunim/Murray Productions.
As COO of both Banijay Americas-owned companies, Klein oversees a vast slate, including the Below Deck and The Challenge franchises, Vanderpump Villa, Iyanla: The Inside Fix and the recently announced docu-series Dirty John for Netflix.
“Zach has extensive experience leading production operations and an exceptional understanding of how to service each of our clients’ unique needs,” said Julie Pizzi, president and CEO of Bunim/Murray Productions and 51 Minds Entertainment. “His ability to develop relationships with our partners and merge the creative with physical production strategy makes him invaluable and the perfect partner to serve as COO of both of our companies.”
Added Klein, “Expanding my oversight to include another pioneer of the unscripted genre is an incredibly exciting strategic opportunity. Under Julie’s leadership, both Bunim/Murray and 51 Minds continue to innovate and flourish in this ever-changing landscape. My focus will be on accelerating the companies’ continued growth while empowering our exceptionally talented staff to continue delivering best-in-class products to our clients.”
