Lauren Zalaznick, born in 1963, has devoted her career in media to transforming the cultural landscape. She is widely recognised as an industry shape-shifter and innovator, and has received many honours for her achievements. Currently, she serves is a strategic adviser to leading digital and media brands. She began her career making independent feature films, transitioning to a career in television. Her most recent corporate role was as Executive Vice President, Comcast NBC Universal, where she was responsible for a large portfolio overseeing brands such as Bravo, Oxygen, Telemundo, and Fandango.

Zalaznick has been named one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People, has delivered a TED Talk with close to a million views, and has been the subject of a New York Times Magazine cover story.

Lauren Zalaznick is currently Chairman of the Board of National CineMedia Inc. and is a director of TNL/MediaGene. Until 2024 she was a Board member of GoPro Inc. She is also a Trustee Emerita of Brown University, from which she graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa.

Nationality: American
First appointed: 18 April 2018
Re-elected: 24 April 2024
Mandates in listed companies: Chairman of the Board of National CineMedia and Director of TNL Mediagene (since December 2024)
Committee membership: Nomination and Compensation