Overview
Marc Zelanko serves as Chief of Staff at ASCAP[1][3]. Zelanko brings more than two decades of experience in operational leadership at Paramount Global and its predecessor entities[2]. Prior roles include Senior Vice President of Business Operations at Paramount from 2017 to 2024[4], Senior Vice President of Business Operations, Marketing Strategy & Engagement at Viacom Media Networks from 2014 to 2017[5], and Vice President then Senior Vice President of Business Operations at MTV Networks from 2007 to 2011[7]. Zelanko also held positions in strategy and business development at MTV Networks[8] and as Director of the Viacom Digital Media Group[9]. Zelanko holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a B.A. in Social Studies and Afro-American Studies from Harvard University, graduating Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude[11][12].
Profile introduction
I am a seasoned COO and Chief of Staff with a proven track record of driving operational excellence in complex, global organizations. Over more than two decades at Paramount Global (Viacom, CBS, MTV Networks), I led strategic initiatives that strengthened operational resilience during challenges, integrated global teams following major mergers, and transformed people operations for scale and efficiency. I’ve managed P&Ls, built and led high-performing teams, and driven continuous improvement in both growth and turnaround environments. Key highlights include orchestrating CEO-level senior lead…
Career history
- Chief of StaffJun 2026 to presentASCAP
- Senior Vice President, Business OperationsJul 2017 to Aug 2024Paramount
- Senior Vice President, Business Operations, Marketing Strategy & Engagement, Viacom Media NetworksOct 2014 to Jun 2017Viacom
- Senior Vice President, Business Operations, ScratchOct 2011 to Oct 2014Scratch (Viacom Media Networks)
- Vice President then Senior Vice President, Business OperationsApr 2007 to Sep 2011MTV Networks
- Vice President, Strategy & Business DevelopmentJan 2006 to Mar 2007MTV Networks
- Director, Viacom Digital Media GroupJul 2003 to Dec 2005Viacom
- Guest Booker, CNNfnSep 2000 to May 2001CNN
Education
B.A., Social Studies & Afro-American Studies. Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum LaudeHarvard University
This page shows public professional information only, each fact cited. Is this you? send a correction, or ask for removal within 24 hours, no questions asked.