Strauss Zelnick
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Rankings
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Covers
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Records
Zelnick's induction into the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame in 2014 places him among the most influential figures in gaming history. He is one of the longest-serving CEOs in the industry, with over two decades at Take-Two. His leadership has produced the fastest-selling entertainment product ever, Grand Theft Auto V, and the largest acquisition in video game history, the $12.7 billion Zynga deal. Business publications like Fortune and Barron's have named him among the world's best CEOs, recognizing his skill in turning around a struggling company and building it into a $30 billion market cap giant.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame
Inducted for contributions to the interactive entertainment industry.
Wesleyan University Distinguished Alumni Award
For professional achievement and service.
Harvard Law School Association Award
For contributions to law and business.
Rankings & Lists
Businessperson of the Year
World's Best CEOs
Game Changers
Magazine Covers
Forbes
October 2014
The Man Behind Grand Theft Auto: Strauss Zelnick's Take-Two Turnaround
Barron's
August 2019
The CEO Who Made Video Games a Safe Bet
Variety
May 2022
Strauss Zelnick on the $12.7 Billion Zynga Deal and the Future of Gaming
Records & Feats
Fastest-selling entertainment product in history
Grand Theft Auto V earned $1 billion in its first three days under Zelnick's leadership.
Largest acquisition in video game history
Zelnick led Take-Two's $12.7 billion acquisition of Zynga in 2022.