Sinclair Names Steven Zenker VP, Investor Relations

Sinclair Broadcast Group today appointed Steven Zenker vice president, investor relations.

He has more than 30 years of investor relations, financial planning and analysis, communications and investment management experience.

Lucy Rutishauser, SVP-CFO of Sinclair, said: “We are excited to have Steve join Sinclair as our company evolves from a leading television broadcaster to a diversified media company and leader in local news and sports. We believe Steve’s background in investor relations and portfolio management will enhance our engagement with Wall Street, lenders and investors. Not only has Steve launched successful investor relations programs, but he has also managed the financial planning & analysis function, participated in capital market raises, and architected messaging to Wall Street for companies undergoing changes.”

Before joining Sinclair, Zenker was VP of investor relations, FP&A and corporate communications for Central Garden & Pet Co. for nine years. From 2007 to 2011, he was SVP and portfolio manager for Bank of America Private Wealth Management. Prior to that and from 2002, he was VP of investor and corporate communications for WCI Communities.

From 2000, he was director of investor relations for Plug Power Inc. In addition, Zenker held portfolio manager and investment analyst positions for several buy-side investment firms.

He received his bachelor’s in business administration from SUNY Albany and his master’s in business administration from Fordham University.