Lauren Zalaznick

Lauren Zalaznick, President of NBC Universal Women and Lifestyle Entertainment Networks, oversees Bravo Media, Oxygen Media, iVillage – the original online destination for women – and “Green is Universal,” NBC Universal’s ongoing environmental initiative. She was named President, NBC Universal Women and Lifestyle Entertainment Networks in May 2008, when she added iVillage to her portfolio and announced the launch of Women@NBCU, a sales and marketing initiative designed to create custom solutions for advertisers seeking to connect with a highly targeted female demographic.

Zalaznick Bravo’s president in May 2004 and expanded her oversight in May 2007 when the network announced the formation of Bravo Media, a multimedia global content company targeting every consumer touch point. Under her watch, Bravo has become the No.1 ranked entertainment cable network for upscale, educated and engaged television viewers. Bravo achieved numerous records and unprecedented “firsts,” including three consecutive best years ever in 2006, 2007 and 2008, the most Emmy-Award nominations ever in 2008, and received the prestigious Peabody Award. Since NBC Universal acquired Oxygen in 2007, under Zalaznick 's oversight the network has shattered every previous ratings record and recorded its best year ever in 2008 across all demographic, on-air, on-line, and financial metrics.

Zalaznick chairs the Women@NBCU advisory board, comprised of senior executive women across numerous industries, including the advertising, finance, fashion, digital, sports, media and entertainment businesses. Additionally, she sits on the Brown University Women's Leadership Council, as well as the Brown University Creative Arts Council.

Zalaznick received her B.A. degree from Brown University, and graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa.