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EXCLUSIVE: Zachary Klein, who is Chief Operating Officer at Below Deck producer 51 Minds Entertainment, is adding to his job.
Klein will also become COO of Bunim/Murray Productions.
The move makes given that Julie Pizzi is President and CEO of both Banijay Americas-owned companies. Klein was named COO of 51 Minds since 2023 and will now oversee day-to-day production operations of The Challenge producer.
He will oversee franchises including Below Deck and The Challenge as well as Vanderpump Villa and forthcoming Netflix docuseries Dirty John. Since taking the role at 51 Minds, he has worked on Below Deck: Mediterranean and Below Deck: Down Under as well as TI & Tiny: Friends & Family Hustle, Hack My Home and Drive with Swizz Beatz.
“Zach has extensive experience leading production operations and an exceptional understanding of how to service each of our client’s unique needs,” said Pizzi. “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.”
Klein added, “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.”
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