Leading Executives in Movie Theatres, Cinemas
Adam M. Aron
Chairman & CEO, President. , AMC Theatres (AMC Entertainment Holdings)
Chairman, CEO and President who led AMC through the pandemic and meme‑stock era, shored up liquidity, and leaned into premium formats and fan programs to drive a 2024–2025 rebound in attendance and revenue.
Sean Gamble
President & CEO. , Cinemark Holdings
Former CFO turned CEO credited with operational discipline and a premium‑experience push; honored with the 2025 Cinema United Marquee Award at CinemaCon.
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Eduardo Acuña
Chief Executive Officer. , Cineworld Group (Regal Cinemas – U.S.)
Appointed in 2023 to steer Cineworld out of Chapter 11 and reposition Regal with a refreshed leadership bench and renewed growth plan.
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Mark Way
President & CEO (Odeon Cinemas Limited). , Odeon Cinemas (Odeon Cinemas Group/AMC)
Veteran European exhibition leader overseeing the UK & Ireland’s largest chain under AMC’s European subsidiary.
Tim Richards, CBE
Founder & CEO. , Vue International
Founder who built Vue into one of Europe’s largest privately held circuits and was recognized with CinemaCon’s 2025 Global Achievement in Exhibition Award.
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Ellis Jacob
President & CEO (through Dec 31, 2026). , Cineplex (Canada)
Long‑time industry statesman leading Canada’s largest exhibitor; announced a planned retirement effective December 31, 2026 while continuing to lead during transition.
Richard L. Gelfond
Chief Executive Officer. , IMAX Corporation
Decades‑long head of IMAX who expanded the global premium large‑format footprint; contract extended through 2028.
Ignace Lahoud
Chief Executive Officer, Majid Al Futtaim – Entertainment. , Majid Al Futtaim – Entertainment (VOX Cinemas)
Oversees the Middle East’s largest exhibitor, VOX Cinemas, and its premiumisation strategy across the region.
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Ajay Bijli
Managing Director. , PVR INOX Ltd (India)
Founder–operator who engineered the PVR–INOX merger and now drives India’s largest multiplex chain as Managing Director with a co‑CEO operating model.
Alejandro Ramírez Magaña
Chief Executive Officer. , Cinépolis (Mexico)
Global expansion champion who built Cinépolis into one of the world’s largest exhibitors and helped lead the Global Cinema Federation.
Eddy Duquenne
Chief Executive Officer. , Kinepolis Group (Belgium/Europe & N. America)
Innovation‑focused CEO credited with Kinepolis’ expansion in Europe and North America and multiple industry honors.
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Michael Kustermann
CEO, Alamo Drafthouse; Head, Sony Pictures Experiences. , Alamo Drafthouse Cinema (Sony Pictures Experiences)
Kept as CEO following Sony Pictures Entertainment’s 2024 acquisition; now also heads the new Sony Pictures Experiences division.
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Ray Nutt
Chief Executive Officer. , Fathom Events
Leads North America’s largest event‑cinema distributor, partnering with studios, arts institutions and sports to fill theatrical calendars with special programming.
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Mark A. Gramz
President, Marcus Theatres. , Marcus Theatres (The Marcus Corporation)
Operations veteran guiding the U.S.’s 4th‑largest circuit, expanding and remodeling sites to drive premium experience and growth.
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Bob Bagby
Chief Executive Officer. , B&B Theatres
Fourth‑generation leader scaling B&B to the U.S. No. 5 circuit and serving as industry advocate (current Cinema United chair), while pioneering large‑scale ‘cinema entertainment center’ concepts.
Mike Bowers
Chief Executive Officer. , Harkins Theatres
Heads America’s largest family‑owned circuit, known for premium formats like CINÉ XL and boutique concepts such as CINÉ Grill; also elected Vice Chair of Cinema United.
Blake Hastings
Chief Executive Officer. , Santikos Entertainment
New CEO leading rapid expansion across Texas and the U.S. Southeast after major 2023 acquisitions, pairing theatres with broader entertainment and real‑estate development.
David (Dave) Cohen
President & Country Manager. , Landmark Cinemas (Canada)
Country head modernizing Canada’s No. 2 chain (owned by Kinepolis) with guest‑experience upgrades and sustainability partnerships.
Ricardo Larrea
Chief Executive Officer, Grupo Cinemex. , Grupo Cinemex (Mexico)
Steering a brand‑refresh and modernization of Mexico’s No. 2 chain as it expands and renovates sites across the country.
Michael O’Leary
President & CEO. , Cinema United (formerly National Association of Theatre Owners)
Trade‑group chief who rebranded NATO to Cinema United in March 2025 and is pressing for consistent theatrical windows to support exhibitors’ recovery.
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