Zelanko Named Chief Of Staff At ASCAP

The American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) has named Marc Zelanko to a new role as Chief of Staff.

Zelanko is a seasoned business operations executive with extensive experience managing operations, partnerships, transformation and chief-of-staff functions to spur growth and drive efficiency in IP-led media and entertainment companies.

In his new role as Chief of Staff, Zelanko reports to ASCAP CEO Elizabeth Matthews, who commented, “Marc is the perfect fit to help ASCAP deliver on our mission to grow revenues and drive efficiencies for the benefit of our more than 1.1 million songwriters, composers and music publishers. He brings a wealth of experience working cross-functionally to lead complex global initiatives, and we are excited to add him to our senior leadership team.”

A Harvard University graduate with an MBA from Harvard Business School, Zelanko served for more than two decades as an executive at Paramount Global (Viacom, CBS, MTV Networks), where he led strategic initiatives that drove growth, strengthened operations and created efficiencies across complex global teams. Prior to that, he was an associate in the Media & Entertainment Group at Booz Allen Hamilton.

“ASCAP has a mindset of innovation and evolution to meet the changing needs of its members and licensees,” Zelanko said. “I look forward to bringing my expertise to ASCAP’s mission in support of improving the future for its songwriters, composers and music publishers.” [Photo Credit: Juan Patino]

Zelanko Named Chief Of Staff At ASCAP