
Natalka Znak will leave Zodiak USA at the end of her contract next month. Znak moved to Los Angeles from her native Britain in early 2010 to become EVP of then-RDF USA and was named Chief Creative Officer in March of that year, shortly after Grant Mansfield joined the company as CEO. Last June, Znak was upped to CEO, replacing Mansfield who returned to the UK. Then in July, Zodiak Media consolidated its production businesses in North, Central and South America, including Zodiak USA, into Zodiak Americas and tapped Jonny Slow as Zodiak Americas CEO. “Natalka has been a fantastic producer and leader for us over the past three years,” Slow said. “We’re sorry to see her go, and wish her the best in her future endeavors.” At Zodiak USA, Znak sold around 20 shows, and will continue to work on several projects until her exit. She won’t be replaced. Prior to joining Zodiak, Znak served as Controller of Factual Entertainment for ITV Studios in London. Zodiak USA’s slate include Hardcore Pawn, Wife Swap, Being Human and Killer Karaoke.TV Editor Nellie Andreeva - tip her here.


20 shows? Are you kidding? Name 1 show on the air she created that didn’t date back to Chris Coelen era? He was even pitching Killer Karaoke when he left!!! This company is a disaster. All execs … NO PRODUCERS. No invention. No ideas. Nothing. And I will bite my tongue regarding Natalka generally. Best left unsaid.
Chill out Mike Duffy!
she looks like someone left Emily Deschanel in the microwave too long.
Rude! Natalka is super creative and, I’m sure, has 10 job offers right now. Be nice. Enough with the vitriol.
Hi Mike,
Are you still at Zodiak yourself?
Where’s the gossip? I prefer to see some hearsay, gossip, rumors and conjecture in articles about departing prod co and network execs.
I mean doesn’t anyone care about the rumors anymore? Like why is she really leaving, does it have something to do with the CIA and Hugo Chavez? Now that would be some good stuff.