Zack Kozlak serves as TrailRunner International’s Head of the United States, based in New York. As Head of the U.S., Zack has responsibility for all U.S. offices and the firm’s U.S. client portfolio. Zack has been with TrailRunner International since its inception in 2016, serving many roles across the firm, including most recently as Managing Director and Head of Client Success.

Zack specializes in advising global companies on financial communications, corporate reputation, crisis and issues management, executive thought leadership, and landmark events like complex M&A transactions and other sensitive shareholder engagements. Throughout his time at TrailRunner International, Zack has supported numerous clients through liquidity events and public offerings, including a direct listing.

Prior to joining TrailRunner International, Zack worked in the New York office of Burson, serving a broad set of Fortune 50 clients on corporate and financial communications, crisis and issues management, public affairs, and brand protection. While at Burson his teams won several industry awards for their work in crisis response and issues management.

Prior to joining Burson, Zack worked for the Boston Red Sox on several key initiatives, and he earned special recognition by the Red Sox front office for his exceptional service. Before that, Zack worked in Washington, D.C. for U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and interned in Washington for the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA).

Zack graduated magna cum laude from the Boston College School of Arts & Sciences Honors Program with a Bachelor of Arts in international studies. Zack is an outdoor sports enthusiast and an Accredited Interscholastic Coach. He enjoys cheering for his Minnesota teams, and he has a passion for volunteerism and serving others.