Zena Burns is a senior executive with extensive experience in the media, entertainment, and technology industries. She is a graduate of Loyola University Chicago, where she studied communication and media studies. Burns has spent more than two decades developing and managing successful brands and businesses, capitalizing on her expertise in strategy, content creation, marketing, events, and team management. Her natural interpersonal skills have enabled her to work seamlessly with CEOs, rock stars, and everyone in between.

Burns has held numerous senior executive positions throughout her career. She has recently been serving as the Senior Vice President of Content and Special Projects at Futuri, a forward-thinking broadcast technology firm that develops innovative software solutions for the radio and television industries. Prior to her current role at Futuri, Burns worked as a principal at Moxie Coalition, a boutique consulting firm that helps clients build and market their brands. She also served as Senior Vice President of Strategic Marketing and Brand Development at Futuri and Senior Vice President of Label and Artist Relations at TIDAL.com.

In addition to her work at Futuri and TIDAL.com, Burns has held other high-profile positions in the industry. At iHeartMedia, she served as Senior Vice President of Programming Partnerships, where she oversaw the management of strategic partnerships with radio stations across the country. Burns has also worked as the Entertainment Director for TEEN PEOPLE Magazine and Managing Editor of their website, TeenPeople.com, while earlier in her career she served as Publicist at Scratchie Records.

Throughout her career, Burns has been known for her exceptional leadership skills, strategic thinking, and a focus on delivering results. She is a sought-after speaker on the topics of brand development, content creation, and marketing, and regularly contributes to industry publications. Burns has been recognized as one of Radio Ink's Most Influential Women in Radio for her groundbreaking work in the industry.