Bunim/Murray & 51 Minds Tap COO

Zachary Klein has been named the chief operating officer at Bunim/Murray Productions and 51 Minds Entertainment.

“Zach has extensive experience leading production operations and an exceptional understanding of how to service each of our clients’ unique needs,” said Julie Pizzi, president and CEO of Bunim/Murray Productions and 51 Minds Entertainment. “His ability to develop relationships with our partners and merge the creative with physical production strategy makes him invaluable and the perfect partner to serve as COO of both of our companies.”

Klein previously served as the COO for 51 Minds Entertainment since 2023. He now expands his role to include oversight of day-to-day production operations for Bunim/Murray Productions.

In his new role, Klein leads operations across all Bunim/Murray and 51 Minds unscripted series and documentaries, including the Below Deck and The Challenge franchises, as well as Vanderpump Villa, A Killer Among Friends, Filthy Fortunes, The Chrisleys: Back to Reality and many more.

“Expanding my oversight to include another pioneer of the unscripted genre is an incredibly exciting strategic opportunity,” said Klein. “Under Julie’s leadership, both Bunim/Murray and 51 Minds continue to innovate and flourish in this ever-changing landscape. My focus will be on accelerating the companies’ continued growth while empowering our exceptionally talented staff to continue delivering best-in-class products to our clients.”