ZRG Completes Sucherman Integration 

Rochelle Park, NJ - May 15, 2025 – ZRG, a global leader in talent advisory and executive search, is thrilled to announce the seamless integration of Sucherman as its Media & Entertainment practice group. This milestone marks an exciting chapter in ZRG's mission to redefine talent solutions while providing unparalleled value to clients worldwide. 

The completed integration follows ZRG’s acquisition of Sucherman in 2021, enhancing the larger firm’s capacity in entertainment industry and media executive search. Over the following years, the two firms were knit together, ensuring a seamless experience for clients worldwide. 

"We were thrilled to incorporate the Sucherman team into ZRG," said Larry Hartmann, CEO of ZRG. "Their reputation in the industry is unparalleled, and together we’ve been able to accomplish amazing things for our clients." 

A Tradition of Excellence

Stuart Sucherman founded the company in 1985 to provide advisory and search services to a wide range of leaders in broadcast and cable television, filmed entertainment, news and sports. Prior to the founding of the company, Stuart was instrumental in establishing the Public Broadcasting System (PBS) and was the Executive Director of the Media and Society Seminars at Columbia University School of Journalism. Erik Sorenson, former President of MSNBC and former Executive Producer of “CBS Evening News” who joined the firm in 2010, stepped up in 2014 as CEO, while Sucherman remained onboard as Chairman. Under Erik’s leadership, the company successfully extended its reach into tech-focused entertainment brands.

"We were already expanding worldwide beyond film, TV, and print media into digital," said Sorenson. “Becoming part of a larger talent acquisition and advisory team at ZRG, one driven by data-based insights and technology, was the right move at the time. We are happy to say that time has not changed our minds on that notion.” 

Boasting a client roster that includes traditional media outlets like ParamountGlobal, ABC, FOX, NBC, CNN, Disney, A24, The Washington Post, the NFL, and Sony, as well as new media brands Netflix, Spotify, Twitch, and Snap, and media-related nonprofit organizations, the team is poised to continue making an impact in the industry for decades to come.

About ZRG 

ZRG is a global talent advisory firm revolutionizing the way companies hire and manage talent using its data-driven Zi Platform. With a presence across the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Australia, ZRG delivers measurable results in executive and professional search, on-demand staffing, and consulting services. Backed by RFE Investment Partners, ZRG is one of the fastest-growing firms in the search industry today. For more information, visit www.zrgpartners.com.