ZOLOT HEADS TO SABAN: David Zolot has joined Saban Brands Lifestyle Group as senior vice president of corporate development. In his new role, he will be responsible for identifying and implementing new brand acquisitions, among other initiatives.
Zolot will report to Dan Castle, managing director for strategic business development at Saban Brands, and Adam Weene, managing director of private equity at Saban Capital Group.
Saban’s new senior vice president was most recently vice president of strategic development at Iconix Brand Group, and before that was associate director at investment banking firm Peter J. Solomon.
Saban Brands recently shifted its operations into two umbrellas, one to actively manage its fashion and lifestyle assets and the other, Saban Brands Entertainment Group, to focus on its entertainment endeavors.