Nat Zilkha

Nat Zilkha is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in music and finance. Currently serving as Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Firebird, an artist-centered media company, Zilkha also holds the position of Chairman at Gibson, Inc., a legendary guitar brand. In addition, Zilkha is an Investor and Board Member at tvg hospitality and has been a Senior Advisor at KKR & Co. Inc. since 2007, where previous roles included leading the Global Credit Business and founding the Special Situations strategy. Zilkha contributes as a Board Member for the Apollo Theater and Save The Music Foundation, and also serves on the board of Jazz Aspen Snowmass. Prior experience includes being a guitarist and songwriter for the band Red Rooster and a Vice President at Goldman Sachs. Zilkha's educational background includes degrees from Princeton University and a summer program at Berklee College of Music.