Toronto-based Audiobook Director and Audio Engineer Zak Annette, originally from London, UK, brings a decade of industry experience and a portfolio featuring over 1000 Audiobooks.

Specializing in coaching actors and authors, Zak's expertise extends to coaching diverse talents, (musicians, comedians, athletes, politicians, celebrities and journalists) blending a technical approach to coaching derived from his experiences as an Audio Engineer and a more traditional approach derived from his varied industry experiences and work as a Director. Zak is also able to offer insights into preferences within the hiring process, drawn from his experience in auditioning and selecting voice talent.

Presently working in-house at Penguin Random House Canada, his diverse background also spans Podcasting, Commercial, Overdub for film, Animation, Comedy Show Operation, Live Sound Audio Engineering, Audio Editing and TV VO.