The Firm

ML Management Partners, LLC (MLM) is a New York-based business management firm, with a satellite office in Los Angeles, CA. Launched in 1988 by Mark Landesman, MLM specializes in business management and accounting services to individuals and businesses in the entertainment and modeling industries and to high net worth individuals. Joined in 2001 by Paul Zukowsky, the two partners have over 60 years of experience in accounting and business management.

MLM's mission is simple: to forge a lifelong collaboration with their clients, through trust, honesty, skill and hard work.

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PARTNERS

Mark E. Landesman, CPA Founder and President

Mark E. Landesman is the founder and president of ML Management Partners, LLC. (MLM).

Mark began his career in 1981 at a New York accounting firm, leaving in 1988 to become the Vice President and CFO of Eddie Murphy Productions, Inc. Shortly thereafter MLM was established, as Mark also began representing Arsenio Hall and Chris Rock in the early stages of their career.

Mark has continued to grow MLM, where he now represents well over 100 A-list actors, comedians, writers, directors and employs a staff of 40. Mark has never lost his "hands-on" approach with his clients and is responsible for guiding them through all phases of their professional careers and personal lives; overseeing real estate deals, investment strategy, contract negotiations, estate and tax planning.

Mark takes great pride in the relationships he maintains with his clients, many of which are in excess of 25 years. Mr. Landesman has been named in The Hollywood Reporter's "Top Business Manager" edition for the last nine consecutive years and in 2023 received the Hollywood Reporter Business Manager Icon Award. He was also named as Variety Business Manager Elite Honoree in 2018.

Paul Zukowsky, CPA Partner

Paul Zukowsky began his career at a New York based accounting firm and became one of the youngest CPAs to make partner.

Paul made his mark in the areas of tax and accounting services during his tenure there, while developing proficiencies in a variety of industries, including the entertainment and modeling industries.

While partner, Paul became head of the business management department. In 2001, with the desire to concentrate on business management, Paul joined MLM. In addition to his diverse entertainment practice, he maintains one of the more influential accounting and business management practices in the modeling and fashion industries.

Paul’s lifelong love and appreciation of the arts has led him to become Board Chair of the Friends of the Neuberger Museum of Art, SUNY Purchase, a prominent art museum of 20th century and contemporary art. For the last several years, Paul has been included on the list of "Hollywood’s 25 Most Powerful Business Managers" by The Hollywood Reporter.

Scott Landesman, CPA Partner

Scott is the proud second generation of ML Management Partners LLC.

Scott is continuing to make his name in the Entertainment space representing stand-up comedians, writers, actors/actresses, as well as production executives and venture capitalists.

Scott began his career at Deloitte after graduating from the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business. Scott is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the NYSSCPA and AICPA. He currently resides in Manhattan with his wife.

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Jessica Mooney COO

Jessica is a visionary leader, driving operational excellence and spearheading innovative growth strategies.

Jessica began her career here in 2003 after graduating from the Si Newhouse School of Communications at Syracuse University. Jessica has overseen the personal and commercial insurance for MLM clients for the last two decades, with a vast experience in claim management. There are very few problems that Jess can’t fix and our clients and staff know that!

In 2018, Jessica was named COO of the company whereby putting her immense knowledge of the industry to use in overseeing our staff and making sure our level of service remains second to none. Jessica resides in New Providence, NJ with her husband and two sons.

John Lee Director of Tax

John is renowned for his expertise in tax strategies, delivering unparalleled value to our clients.

John joined the firm in 2018 as the head of the Tax Department with over twenty years of experience in providing tax advice and expertise to high net worth individuals, their families and closely held businesses. John specializes in high level tax planning and solutions.