ZMC Announces Promotions

January 22, 2025 at 06:00 AM EST

ZMC, a leading middle market private equity firm focused on investments in the media, entertainment, communications and technology sectors, is pleased to announce four internal promotions: Scott Lucas has been promoted to Principal; Ben Carus to Principal, Value Creation; Christina Gao to Vice President; and Lauren Fisher to Chief Talent Advisor & Operating Partner.

Commenting on the promotions, ZMC Founder and Managing Partner Strauss Zelnick said, “We are thrilled to recognize this group of talented individuals. Each has demonstrated the skills and character that we hold in high regard as we grow our organization. We look forward to their continued growth and contributions in the years to come.”

“ZMC prides itself on rewarding excellence and we are incredibly proud to promote these professionals and recognize their many contributions to our portfolio companies, our capital partners and our firm,” said Andrew Vogel, Co-Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner. “Each of these individuals are critical members of the team and bring tremendous depth to ZMC’s specialist focus. Scott, Ben, Christina and Lauren have all contributed substantially to our firm's continued growth and success, and we are excited to see them succeed in their new roles,” added Jordan Turkewitz, Co-Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner.

Scott Lucas, Principal, joined ZMC in 2016 and currently serves on the boards of InProduction and Resonate and helped execute investments in Logitix, World Choice Investments, and The Second City.

Ben Carus, Principal, Value Creation, joined ZMC in 2016 and currently serves on the board of Wpromote and Raptive and helped execute investments in CommentSold and Education Networks of America. Mr. Carus will work across ZMC’s portfolio companies to help drive strategic initiatives and operational excellence.

Christina Gao, Vice President, joined ZMC in 2020. In addition to evaluating new investment opportunities, Ms. Gao currently supports World Choice Investments and The Second City and helped execute investments in InProduction and Logitix.

Dr. Lauren Fisher, Chief Talent Advisor & Operating Partner, joined ZMC in 2023. Dr. Fisher is responsible for leading talent acquisition, assessment, and development both internally at ZMC and at its portfolio companies.

About ZMC

ZMC is a leading private equity firm comprised of experienced investors and executives who invest and manage a diverse group of media and communications enterprises. Founded in 2001, ZMC’s investment philosophy centers on operational value creation driven by targeted investment themes, deep sector expertise, and strong partnerships with industry and operating executives. ZMC approaches its investments in collaboration with management teams and has a successful track record of actively adding value to portfolio companies. ZMC is currently investing out of ZMC IV, L.P., which closed on $750 million in commitments. See www.zmclp.com to learn more.