Nat Zilkha

Board Member

LEGACY MOTOR CLUB

Apr 2025 - Current (1 year 3 months)

LEGACY MOTOR CLUB (LEGACY MC) is a premier auto racing organization co-owned by seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and 2024 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, Jimmie Johnson. Drawing from a rich tradition of success, LEGACY MC is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of motorsport and setting new standards of excellence.

Board Member

Jazz Aspen Snowmass

Mar 2022 - Current (4 years 4 months)

Co-Founder & Executive Chairman

Firebird Music

Jan 2022 - Current (4 years 6 months)

Firebird is a next generation, artist-centered, music-focused media company. We built Firebird to align with premium talent and empower them with shared passion for music, modern brand activation capabilities and scale financial capital. We partner with artists, managers, independent labels & publishers and technology providers to create an integrated ecosystem where creatives thrive.

Investor / Chairman

tvg

Aug 2021 - Current (4 years 11 months)

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Investor / Board Member

tvg hospitality

Aug 2021 - Current (4 years 11 months)

Board Member, Member of the Executive Committee

Save The Music

Mar 2020 - Current (6 years 4 months)

Save The Music is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids, schools, and communities realize their full potential through the power of making music.

Board Member

Apollo Theater

Feb 2020 - Current (6 years 5 months)

Founded in in 1913, The Apollo Theater is a New York cultural icon and continues to be at the epicenter of Black art and culture as well as a thought leader in the community. The Apollo is a catalyst for new artists, audiences, and creative workforce; and a partner in the projection of the African American narrative and its role in the development of American and global culture.

Board Member

Cengage

Jan 2020 - Current (6 years 6 months)

Cengage Group is one of the largest edtech companies in the world. Today, we provide quality digital products and services to millions of students, equipping them with skills and competencies needed to advance their education and careers and improve their lives.

Chairman

Gibson Inc

Nov 2018 - Current (7 years 8 months)

Gibson, the world’s most iconic guitar brand, has shaped the sounds of generations of musicians and music lovers across genres for more than 100 years. Founded in 1894 and headquartered in Nashville, TN, Gibson Brands has a legacy of world-class craftsmanship, legendary music partnerships, and progressive product evolution that is unrivaled among musical instrument companies. The Gibson Brands portfolio includes Gibson, the number one guitar brand, as well as many of the most beloved and recognizable music brands, including Epiphone, Kramer, Steinberger, MESA/Boogie, Maestro and the Gibson Pro Audio division, KRK Systems. Gibson Brands is dedicated to quality, innovation, and sound excellence so that music lovers for generations to come wil

Executive Chairman

Gibson Inc

Nov 2018 - Current (7 years 8 months)

Gibson, the world’s most iconic guitar brand, has shaped the sounds of generations of musicians and music lovers across genres for more than 100 years. Founded in 1894 and headquartered in Nashville, TN, Gibson Brands has a legacy of world-class craftsmanship, legendary music partnerships, and progressive product evolution that is unrivaled among musical instrument companies. The Gibson Brands portfolio includes Gibson, the number one guitar brand, as well as many of the most beloved and recognizable music brands, including Epiphone, Kramer, Steinberger, MESA/Boogie, Maestro and the Gibson Pro Audio division, KRK Systems. Gibson Brands is dedicated to quality, innovation, and sound excellence so that music lovers for generations to come wil

Sr Advisor / Former Partner

KKR

Aug 2007 - Current (18 years 11 months)

Senior Advisor to KKR, where he formally served as a Partner. At KKR, he held various leadership roles, including running KKR’s Global Credit Business, founding KKR’s Special Situations strategy and working as part of the US and Asia Private Equity teams. He also led KKR's activity in music IP investing. Served on KKR's senior leadership committee and various investment and portfolio management committees. Chairman of Gibson Brands and a member of the Boards of Directors of Cengage Learning and Hilding Anders. At KKR, he previously served on the boards of Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Oriental Brewery, Amedisys, Food Delivery Brands, Embarcedero Maritime, Harden Healthcare, QMH Holdings, and Winoa.

Vice President

Goldman Sachs

Jul 1999 - May 2007 (7 years 11 months)

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Guitarist / Songwriter

Red Rooster

Jun 1999 - Dec 2010 (11 years 7 months)

Guitarist and songwriter for New York City based band Red Rooster. Released three albums, achieving Top 10 position on Relix Jam band charts. Toured nationally. Played the 2008 Newport Folk Festival.

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