David M. Zaslav was born in Rockland County, New York on January 15, 1960. He is the middle child in a family of two brothers.
David Zaslav is the CEO of Discovery Communications, one of the world's largest cable conglomerates. In addition, he is the highest-paid CEO in the United States. Zaslav worked in entertainment law as an attorney in a prestigious New York City law firm before becoming a high-powered CEO.
Zaslav, who was fascinated by entertainment law, was delighted to have the opportunity to work with cable television companies, which were still in their infancy at the time. Zaslav's negotiating skills and vision for the future of cable television contributed to his success in the broadcast industry.
What Is David Zaslav Religion?
David Zaslav is Jewish.
Zaslav was born in Brooklyn, New York to a Polish and Ukrainian Jewish family. He moved to Rockland County when he was eight years old and graduated from Ramapo High School. He was the varsity tennis team's captain. Binghamton University awarded Zaslav a BS degree.
