335 people who lead 138 cinema circuits, distributors, trade associations, technology companies, film markets and festivals across 31 countries — the names on the other side of the table in a booking, a supplier meeting or a conference panel. Every role is taken from an official source and dated.
By sector: Cinema circuits · Film distribution · Trade associations · Cinema technology and services · Film markets and festivals
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Diretor Presidente · ABRAPLEX – Associação Brasileira das Empresas Cinematográficas
Marcos Barros is Diretor Presidente (president) of Abraplex, the Brazilian association of multiplex cinema operators.
Brazil · source · checked 26 September 2026
Vice Presidente · ABRAPLEX – Associação Brasileira das Empresas Cinematográficas
Marcelo Bertini is Vice Presidente of Abraplex, the Brazilian association of multiplex cinema operators.
Brazil · source · checked 26 September 2026
Tesoureiro · ABRAPLEX – Associação Brasileira das Empresas Cinematográficas
Carlos Marin Pietro is Tesoureiro (treasurer) of Abraplex.
Brazil · source · checked 26 September 2026
Vorstandsvorsitzender · AG Kino – Gilde deutscher Filmkunsttheater e.V.
Chair of the board of German arthouse cinema association AG Kino – Gilde. Managing director of Yorck-Kino GmbH (Berlin) and Programmkino Ost GmbH (Dresden), and president of CICAE.
Germany · source · checked 26 September 2026
Geschäftsführer · AG Kino – Gilde deutscher Filmkunsttheater e.V.
Managing director (Geschäftsführer) heading the head office of AG Kino – Gilde deutscher Filmkunsttheater.
Germany · source · checked 26 September 2026
Chief Executive Officer and President · AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. · since 2016
Adam Aron has led AMC as CEO, President and a director since January 2016 and also chairs its board. He previously ran Starwood Hotels, Vail Resorts and Norwegian Cruise Line.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer · AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. · since 2020
Sean Goodman has been AMC's CFO since February 2020. He previously held CFO roles at Asbury Automotive Group and Unifi.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
Executive Vice President, Chief Operations & Development Officer · AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.
Dan Ellis oversees AMC's development, U.S. theatre operations including food and beverage, design and construction, and sight and sound. He joined AMC in 2017 after serving as general counsel of Carmike Cinemas.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
Senior Vice President, U.S. Chief Content Officer · AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.
Nikkole Denson-Randolph oversees AMC's U.S. film programming, content acquisition and studio relationships. She joined AMC in 2009 and led the launches of AMC Independent, AMC Artisan Films and AMC Theatres On-Demand.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
Senior Vice President & Head Film Buyer · AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.
Ryan Wood leads AMC's domestic programming as Head Film Buyer. He started at AMC in 1997 as a theatre manager and moved into programming in 2006.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
Senior Vice President, Marketing · AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.
Carrie Trotter heads marketing at AMC, including brand strategy and the company's loyalty programme. She led the "We Make Movies Better" brand campaign.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
Senior Vice President US Operations · AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.
Jennifer Douglass runs AMC's U.S. theatre operations organisation, including operations excellence and food and beverage. She joined AMC in 1987 and previously led the AMC DINE-IN brand.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary · AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. · since 2025
Eddie Gladbach has been AMC's General Counsel and Secretary since October 2025, after serving as interim general counsel and, from 2009, as Vice President, Legal.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
Senior Vice President Design & Construction, Facilities, Sight & Sound · AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.
Cynthia Pierce leads AMC's design and construction, facilities and sight-and-sound teams. She began at AMC in 1981 as an hourly manager and later served as a theatre general manager and Vice President of Operations.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
Senior Vice President, Information Technology · AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.
Derrick Leggett leads AMC's IT department as Senior Vice President, Information Technology. He previously served at AMC as Director and then Vice President of Enterprise Information Systems.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
Senior Vice President Food & Beverage · AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. · since 2024
Hank Green has led AMC's food and beverage department as Senior Vice President since July 2024, also overseeing merchandise and arcade revenue. He joined AMC in 1996 and has held roles in film buying, studio partnerships, operations and dine-in.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer · AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. · since 2010
Chris Cox has been AMC's Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer since June 2010 and has held accounting leadership roles at the company since 2000.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
Senior Vice President, Human Resources · AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.
Carla Chavarria is AMC's senior vice president and chief human resources officer, covering talent, learning and development, rewards and community relations. She began her AMC career in 1988 as a theatre manager.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
Senior Vice President, Business Development · AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. · since 2025
Ellen Copaken has been AMC's Senior Vice President, Business Development since November 2025, focusing on partnerships and new revenue channels. She previously led AMC marketing and launched the AMC Perfectly Popcorn retail product.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
Senior Vice President, Domestic Development · AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.
Michael Hans leads the team managing and growing AMC's U.S. real estate portfolio. He joined AMC in 1996 as Vice President, Real Estate.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
Senior Vice President, Public Relations · AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.
Ryan Noonan leads strategic communications and media relations for AMC as Senior Vice President of Public Relations. He joined AMC in 2010.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
Senior Vice President, Finance · AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.
Debbi Webber is AMC's Senior Vice President, Finance, responsible for management reporting, forecasting, budgeting and capital allocation, and, since 2021, treasury operations. She has been in AMC's finance department since 2012.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
Senior Vice President, Supply Chain, Procurement and Logistics · AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. · since 2020
Walter Jennings leads procurement and logistics at AMC, which he joined in March 2020. He previously led global purchasing functions at Caterpillar and Molson Coors.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
Presidente · ANEC – Associazione Nazionale Esercenti Cinema · since 2026
Elected president of Italy's national cinema exhibitors' association ANEC for 2026–2029, succeeding Mario Lorini. A Tuscan exhibitor who owns and runs cinemas including the Goldoni multiplex, and previously regional president of Tuscan exhibitors.
Italy · source · checked 26 September 2026
direttore generale · ANEC – Associazione Nazionale Esercenti Cinema
Director general of Italian exhibitors' association ANEC, reconfirmed in the role in January 2026.
Italy · source · checked 26 September 2026
Founder and Chief Executive Officer · Admit One
Peter Morton founded Admit One, the UK-headquartered cinema and venue POS provider, and as Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the overall management of the company and its product direction. He has more than 35 years' experience in software development, over 25 of them applying technology to cinema exhibition.
United Kingdom · source · checked 27 September 2026
Chief Technology Officer · Admit One
Matthew Voss is Chief Technology Officer of Admit One, responsible for the quality and technical approach of its development teams. He has worked at Admit One for more than ten years.
United Kingdom · source · checked 27 September 2026
Chief Operating Officer · Admit One
Paul Veal is Chief Operating Officer of Admit One, which he joined in 2014. He works across the company's departments and also oversees its marketing function.
United Kingdom · source · checked 27 September 2026
CTO US & LATAM · Admit One
Daniel Tristan is CTO US & LATAM at Admit One, responsible for its enterprise team serving cinemas and multi-purpose venues across the US and Latin America. He was previously IT Manager at Cinemex and Head of the Integrations Team at Showtime Analytics.
United States · source · checked 27 September 2026
Founder and Chief Executive Officer · Agile Ticketing Solutions
Richard Steward is founder and CEO of Agile Ticketing Solutions (AgileTix), a ticketing and CRM platform for theatres, performing arts venues and film festivals, headquartered in Hermitage, Tennessee.
United States · source · checked 27 September 2026
Chief Executive Officer · Alamo Drafthouse Cinema · since 2023
Michael Kustermann leads Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, the Sony Pictures-owned dine-in circuit, having been promoted from President to CEO in 2023. In 2026 he fronted the chain's move to mobile ordering and the launch of its Alamo Exclusives distribution program.
United States · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
Chief Financial Officer · Alamo Drafthouse Cinema · since 2024
Dana Pearson was promoted to CFO of Alamo Drafthouse in November 2024, succeeding Matt Vonderahe. She joined as a consultant in 2020 and held finance director and VP of Finance roles before the promotion.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
Chief Product & Strategy Officer · Alamo Drafthouse Cinema · since 2024
Alex Shullman became Alamo Drafthouse's Chief Product & Strategy Officer in September 2024, covering company strategy and the digital and in-theater guest experience. He joined the company in 2022 as VP of Product and Digital Experience.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
Chairman · Altitude Media Group (Altitude Film Distribution)
Will Clarke founded Altitude in May 2012 and leads the vertically integrated production, sales and UK distribution group alongside co-CEO Andy Mayson. He previously founded Optimum Releasing, which he sold to Studiocanal in 2006.
United Kingdom · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
Co-CEO · Altitude Media Group (Altitude Film Distribution)
Andy Mayson is co-CEO of Altitude, the UK production, international sales and distribution group, and a current director of Altitude Film Distribution Limited. The company says he previously held board-level positions at Working Title, PolyGram, Icon, Exclusive and Hammer.
United Kingdom · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
Head of Domestic Theatrical Distribution · Amazon MGM Studios · since 2023
Kevin Wilson is head of domestic theatrical distribution for Amazon MGM Studios and hosted the studio's CinemaCon 2026 presentation, reaffirming its commitment to at least 15 theatrical releases a year. He was named to lead the combined Amazon Studios and MGM theatrical distribution team in April 2023, having earlier been a distribution executive at MGM, Summit Entertainment and Open Road Films.
United States · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
Head of International Theatrical Distribution · Amazon MGM Studios · since 2025
Helen Moss is Head of International Theatrical Distribution at Amazon MGM Studios, hired in August 2025 to launch the studio's own overseas theatrical distribution arm, and led its first CineEurope slate presentation in June 2026. She previously spent 17 years at Paramount Pictures, latterly as SVP of International Distribution.
United States · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
Executive Vice President and Head of Theatrical · Angel Studios
Brandon Purdie is Executive Vice President and Head of Theatrical at Angel (Angel Studios), and presented the company's 2026 theatrical slate at CinemaCon.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
Executive Director · Art House Convergence · since 2026
Lela Meadow-Conner became Executive Director of Art House Convergence in January 2026 after serving as its Board President from 2023 to 2025; she previously led Film Festival Alliance and founded the microcinema mamafilm.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
President · Art House Convergence
Deirdre Haj, an independent producer and consultant to festivals and art houses, is President of the Art House Convergence board; she was the first Vice President of the Film Festival Alliance.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
Vice-President · Art House Convergence
Alicia Kozma, PhD, Director of Indiana University Cinema, is Vice-President of the Art House Convergence board.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
Treasurer · Art House Convergence
Beth Barrett, who has been with SIFF (Seattle) since 2003 and oversees its programming, is Treasurer of the Art House Convergence board.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
CEO · B&B Theatres
Bob Bagby is CEO of B&B Theatres, the family-owned circuit based in Liberty, Missouri, focusing on financial strategy and growth. He handed day-to-day leadership to his three children as co-presidents in April 2024.
United States · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
President and Chief Creative Officer · B&B Theatres · since 2024
Bobbie Bagby Ford is one of three co-presidents of B&B Theatres and serves as Chief Creative Officer, leading marketing and community outreach.
United States · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
President and Chief Operating Officer · B&B Theatres · since 2024
Brittanie Bagby Baker is one of three co-presidents of B&B Theatres and serves as Chief Operating Officer, overseeing daily operations.
United States · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
President and Chief Content, Programming and Development Officer · B&B Theatres · since 2024
Brock Bagby is one of three co-presidents of B&B Theatres, responsible for content and programming, development and sight and sound.
United States · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
CEO · Barco · since 2024
An Steegen is CEO of Barco, the Belgian visualisation group whose cinema business includes Cinionic; she became sole CEO in 2024 after a co-CEO period. She is quoted as CEO in Barco's half-year 2026 results.
Festival Director · Berlinale (Berlin International Film Festival)
Tricia Tuttle is Festival Director of the Berlinale and leads its executive team.
Co-Director of Film Programming · Berlinale (Berlin International Film Festival)
Jacqueline Lyanga is one of the two Directors of Film Programming on the Berlinale executive team.
Germany · source · checked 26 September 2026
Co-Director of Film Programming · Berlinale (Berlin International Film Festival)
Michael Stütz is one of the two Directors of Film Programming on the Berlinale executive team.
Germany · source · checked 26 September 2026
Director, Berlinale Pro / European Film Market (EFM) · Berlinale / European Film Market · since 2024
Tanja Meissner directs Berlinale Pro, a role that includes running the European Film Market; she took office in May 2024 after more than 25 years across production, distribution and exhibition.
Festival Director · Busan International Film Festival
Jung Hanseok is Festival Director of the Busan International Film Festival.
South Korea · source · checked 26 September 2026
President · CICAE – International Confederation of Arthouse Cinemas
Dr. Christian Bräuer is President of CICAE's Bureau, elected at the May 2025 General Assembly; he also sits on the Europa Cinemas board for Yorck Kino.
Managing Director · CICAE – International Confederation of Arthouse Cinemas · since 2023
Sebastian Naumann has been General Delegate of CICAE since May 2023 and leads its Berlin-based team as Managing Director.
Germany · source · checked 26 September 2026
Treasurer · CICAE – International Confederation of Arthouse Cinemas
Laurent Callonnec of Cinéma L'Ecran in France is Treasurer of the CICAE Bureau elected in May 2025.
Germany · source · checked 26 September 2026
CEO · CJ 4DPLEX · since 2024
Jun Bang is CEO of CJ 4DPLEX, the company behind the 4DX, ScreenX and Ultra 4DX premium formats. He joined in 2018 and ran content and marketing, including theatrical distribution, before his appointment.
South Korea · source · checked 26 September 2026
CEO, CJ 4DPLEX Americas · CJ 4DPLEX
Don Savant is CEO of CJ 4DPLEX Americas, which handles the company's premium formats in the Americas region. He is quoted in that role in CJ 4DPLEX's first-half 2026 results release.
South Korea · source · checked 26 September 2026
Chief Executive Officer (대표) · CJ CGV · since 2025
CEO of CJ CGV, South Korea's largest cinema chain, commenting on the company's Q2 2026 results; he previously led CGV's Turkey business.
South Korea · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
Presidente · Canacine – Cámara Nacional de la Industria Cinematográfica · since 2025
Mauricio Durán has been President of Canacine since 2025; he has around 35 years of leadership experience in film distribution in Mexico and Latin America, including at Buena Vista Columbia TriStar Films and Universal Pictures International.
Mexico · source · checked 26 September 2026
President and CEO · Christie Digital Systems · since 2026
Michael Phipps became President and CEO of Christie Digital Systems in April 2026, after joining the company in 2008 and serving in finance and operating roles. He succeeded Takabumi Asahi, who remains CEO of parent Ushio.
Executive Vice President, Global Sales & Service · Christie Digital Systems
Sean James heads Christie's global sales and service organisation after more than 28 years with the company, starting as a field engineer on cinema equipment. He previously led Christie's Entertainment division and was involved in its digital cinema transition deployments.
Canada · source · checked 26 September 2026
Managing Director (Geschäftsführer), CMS Cinema Management Services GmbH & Co. KG (CineStar) · CineStar
Oliver Fock is listed in CineStar's legal notice as a managing director of CMS Cinema Management Services, the company that operates the CineStar website, and as the person responsible for its content.
Germany · source · checked 26 September 2026
Managing Director (Geschäftsführer), CMS Cinema Management Services GmbH & Co. KG (CineStar) · CineStar
Michael Strohmenger is listed in CineStar's legal notice as a managing director of CMS Cinema Management Services.
Germany · source · checked 26 September 2026
Chairperson · Cinema Association Australasia (organiser of AIMC)
Ross Entwistle chairs the board of Cinema Association Australasia, which runs the Australian International Movie Convention (AIMC); he has over 35 years in exhibition and distribution.
Australia · source · checked 26 September 2026
Chief Executive Officer · Cinema For All · since 2022
Jaq Chell has been with Cinema For All, the UK body for community cinemas and film societies, since 2008 and has been its Chief Executive Officer since 2022; earlier roles included the Showroom Cinema and Sensoria Film and Music Festival.
United Kingdom · source · checked 26 September 2026
Chair · Cinema For All
Andrew Ormston chairs the Cinema For All board; a cultural-sector consultant, he was formerly Director of Culture in Birmingham.
United Kingdom · source · checked 26 September 2026
Vice Chair · Cinema For All
Ben Johnson, General Manager of Partnerships at Xero, is Vice Chair of the Cinema For All board.
United Kingdom · source · checked 26 September 2026
President & CEO · Cinema United
Michael O'Leary is President & CEO of Cinema United, the US trade association for cinema operators formerly known as NATO.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
Chair · Cinema United
Mike Bowers of Harkins Theatres chairs the board of Cinema United.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
Vice Chair · Cinema United
Wanda Gierhart of Cinemark USA, Inc. is Vice Chair of the Cinema United board.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
Treasurer · Cinema United
Rob Lehman of Santikos Entertainment serves as Treasurer on the Cinema United board.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
Managing Director, CinemaCon · Cinema United (CinemaCon)
Mitchell Neuhauser is Managing Director of CinemaCon, the convention of Cinema United (formerly NATO).
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
Associate Managing Director, CinemaCon · Cinema United (CinemaCon)
Matthew Pollock is Associate Managing Director of CinemaCon at Cinema United.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
President and Chief Executive Officer · Cinemark Holdings, Inc. · since 2022
Sean Gamble has been Cinemark's President and CEO since January 2022, having earlier served as its CFO and COO. Before Cinemark he was CFO of Universal Pictures.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
Chief Financial Officer · Cinemark Holdings, Inc. · since 2021
Melissa Thomas has been Cinemark's CFO since November 2021. She was previously CFO of Groupon and held finance roles at Surgical Care Affiliates and Orbitz.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
President of International · Cinemark Holdings, Inc.
Valmir Fernandes leads Cinemark's international (Latin American) circuit as President of International. He previously ran Cinemark Brazil for ten years.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
Executive Vice President; General Counsel; Secretary · Cinemark Holdings, Inc. · since 2014
Michael Cavalier has been Cinemark's Executive Vice President and General Counsel since February 2014 and has held legal roles at the company since 1993.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
EVP, Chief Marketing & Content Officer · Cinemark Holdings, Inc.
Wanda Gierhart Fearing leads marketing and content at Cinemark as Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing & Content Officer. In August 2026 she received a Global ORBIE award from DallasCMO.
United States · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
Managing Director (Geschäftsführer), CinemaxX Germany and Vue Denmark · CinemaxX (Vue International)
Frank Thomsen is Geschäftsführer of the CinemaxX cinemas in Germany and of Vue Denmark, and a managing director of CinemaxX Holdings GmbH, part of Vue. He has led the rollout of premium formats such as ULTRA LUX seating across CinemaxX sites.
Chief Executive Officer · Cineplex Inc. · since 2026
Bill Walker became CEO of Cineplex on 23 September 2026, succeeding Ellis Jacob. He previously led Landmark Cinemas in Canada for nine years, including through its 2017 sale to Kinepolis.
Chief Operating Officer · Cineplex Inc.
Dan McGrath is Chief Operating Officer of Cineplex, Canada's largest cinema circuit.
Canada · source · checked 26 September 2026
Chief Financial Officer · Cineplex Inc.
Gord Nelson is Chief Financial Officer of Cineplex.
Canada · source · checked 26 September 2026
Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer · Cineplex Inc.
Sara Moore is Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Cineplex.
Canada · source · checked 26 September 2026
Executive Vice President, Exhibition and LBE · Cineplex Inc.
Kevin Watts leads Cineplex's theatre exhibition and location-based entertainment businesses as Executive Vice President.
Canada · source · checked 26 September 2026
Senior Vice President, Film · Cineplex Inc.
Robert Cousins heads film for Cineplex as Senior Vice President, Film.
Canada · source · checked 26 September 2026
Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Technology Officer · Cineplex Inc.
Scott Hughes is Cineplex's Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Technology Officer.
Canada · source · checked 26 September 2026
Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary · Cineplex Inc.
Thomas Santram is Cineplex's Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.
Canada · source · checked 26 September 2026
Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Cineplex Media · Cineplex Inc.
Kristie Painting leads Cineplex Media, the company's cinema and digital advertising business, as Executive Vice President and Managing Director.
Canada · source · checked 26 September 2026
Senior Vice President, Human Resources · Cineplex Inc.
Kim West is Cineplex's Senior Vice President, Human Resources.
Canada · source · checked 26 September 2026
Special Advisor to the Board · Cineplex Inc. · since 2026
Ellis Jacob, Cineplex's long-time President and CEO, handed the CEO role to Bill Walker on 23 September 2026. He remains Special Advisor to the Board through 31 December 2026.
Canada · source · checked 26 September 2026
Chief Executive Officer & Founder · Compeso Computerperipherie und Software GmbH · since 1984
Harald Paulus founded Compeso in Ismaning in 1984, initially with accounting software, before the company moved into cinema software with the WinTICKET box-office system. He leads the owner-managed company as CEO and is its legal representative.
Vorsitzender des Vorstands · Constantin Film AG · since 2024
Oliver Berben has chaired the management board of Constantin Film AG, Germany's largest independent producer-distributor, since 1 March 2024. He joined the board in 2017 for TV, entertainment and digital media and became deputy CEO in 2021.
Vorstand Marketing, Vertrieb und Lizenzhandel · Constantin Film AG · since 2023
Martin Bachmann has been the Constantin Film AG board member for marketing, sales and licensing since 2023. His remit covers theatrical distribution (Verleih) in German-speaking territories, home entertainment, film acquisitions, world sales, marketing and press.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer · Curzon
Returned to Curzon as interim executive chairman in December 2024 after almost 18 years building the business, and is now its chairman and CEO. In 2026 he announced the Curzon Chelsea flagship on London's King's Road.
United Kingdom · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
President & Chief Executive Officer · D-BOX Technologies · since 2025
Naveen Prasad is President and CEO of D-BOX Technologies, the Montreal-based haptic motion seating company. He served as interim CEO from June 2025 before the permanent appointment in August 2025.
Chief Commercial Officer · D-BOX Technologies
Scott Sherr is Chief Commercial Officer of D-BOX Technologies, leading its commercial activities including sales to theatrical exhibitors.
Canada · source · checked 26 September 2026
Formand · Danske Biografer
Chair of the board of Danish cinema association Danske Biografer, representing Gentofte Kino.
Direktør · Danske Biografer
Director of Danske Biografer, the Danish cinema owners' association, and its press contact.
Chief Executive Officer · Deluxe
Cyril Drabinsky is Chief Executive Officer of Deluxe, the media services company whose work includes theatrical content distribution to cinemas.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
EVP & GM, Cinema Worldwide · Deluxe
George Eyles is Executive Vice President and General Manager of Deluxe's worldwide cinema business, the unit serving theatrical distribution to exhibitors.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director · Dolby Laboratories · since 2026
Marc Whitten leads Dolby Laboratories as President and CEO, succeeding Kevin Yeaman on his retirement in August 2026. He is a technology executive whose earlier work included Xbox and Xbox Live.
United States · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
Senior Vice President of Entertainment · Dolby Laboratories
John Couling leads Dolby's entertainment organisation, which covers its consumer entertainment and cinema businesses. He has held several leadership roles at Dolby, including work on its first digital cinema offerings.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer · EVT Limited (Event Cinemas) · since 2017
Jane Hastings has been Managing Director and CEO of EVT, owner of Event Cinemas, since 1 July 2017, after first joining the group as Chief Operating Officer. She was previously CEO of NZME and sits on the Global Cinema Federation executive committee.
Director Finance and Accounting · EVT Limited (Event Cinemas)
Gregory Dean is EVT's Director Finance and Accounting and is one of the group's executive key management personnel.
Australia · source · checked 26 September 2026
Director Commercial · EVT Limited (Event Cinemas)
Mathew Duff is EVT's Director Commercial and one of the group's executive key management personnel. He is also listed as a managing director (Geschäftsführer) of CMS Cinema Management Services, operator of EVT's German CineStar circuit.
Director Strategy and Risk, Company Secretary · EVT Limited (Event Cinemas)
David Stone is EVT's Director Strategy and Risk and Company Secretary, and one of the group's executive key management personnel.
Australia · source · checked 26 September 2026
Head of Emaar Entertainment · Emaar Entertainment (Reel Cinemas)
Steven Ophof is Head of Emaar Entertainment, the Emaar subsidiary that operates Reel Cinemas alongside attractions such as At The Top Burj Khalifa, Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo and KidZania. Emaar says he is responsible for the portfolio's performance and long-term value creation, including its footprint in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Turkey.
United Arab Emirates · source · checked 27 September 2026
Director · Entertainment Film Distributors
Nigel Green is a director and company secretary of Entertainment Film Distributors Limited, the London-based independent theatrical distributor, according to the current Companies House register.
United Kingdom · source · checked 26 September 2026
Chief Executive Officer · Europa Cinemas
Fatima Djoumer is Chief Executive Officer of Europa Cinemas, the Paris-based network of European arthouse cinemas.
France · source · checked 26 September 2026
President · Europa Cinemas
Mathias Holtz, a programmer and cinema consultant at Folkets Hus och Parker in Sweden, is President of the Europa Cinemas board.
France · source · checked 26 September 2026
Vice-President · Europa Cinemas
Metka Dariš of Kinodvor in Slovenia is Vice-President of the Europa Cinemas board.
France · source · checked 26 September 2026
Treasurer · Europa Cinemas
Elise Jalladeau of Thessaloniki Film Festival is Treasurer of the Europa Cinemas board.
France · source · checked 26 September 2026
Chief Executive Officer · Everyman Media Group plc · since 2026
Joined the Everyman board as a non-executive director in September 2025, became interim CEO in December 2025 and was confirmed as CEO in April 2026. She previously led All3Media and AMV BBDO.
United Kingdom · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
Chief Financial Officer · Everyman Media Group plc · since 2026
Appointed CFO of Everyman in February 2026 and to the board later that month. She was previously CFO of National World plc, after finance roles at RBS Group, IMG Media and Sainsbury's.
United Kingdom · source · checked 26 September 2026
Interim Creative Director · Everyman Media Group plc · since 2026
Took the interim creative director role at Everyman in February 2026, having sat on its board since 2013. He is a producer-director with interests in Media Finance Capital, Lumina Media and Untold Studios.
United Kingdom · source · checked 26 September 2026
Executive Director · Everyman Media Group plc · since 2013
Executive director of Everyman since October 2013. He founded the ASK Central restaurant group in 1993 and ran it until its sale in 2004.
United Kingdom · source · checked 26 September 2026
CEO · Expocine (Tonks)
Marcelo Lima is CEO of Tonks and of Expocine, the Brazilian cinema industry convention held in São Paulo.
Brazil · source · checked 26 September 2026
Fachverbandsgeschäftsführer · Fachverband der Kino-, Kultur- und Vergnügungsbetriebe (WKO)
Managing director of the Austrian Economic Chamber's trade association for cinema, culture and entertainment businesses.
SVP, Fandango Cinema Solutions · Fandango (INDY Cinema Group)
Ian Brown co-founded INDY, which began as a cinema services company and became a cloud-based cinema operating system in 2020. After VERSANT acquired INDY in December 2025 he became SVP, Fandango Cinema Solutions.
United States · source 1 · source 2 · checked 27 September 2026
SVP, Fandango Cinema Partnerships · Fandango (INDY Cinema Group)
Carmen Brown co-founded INDY Cinema Group and led its in-house finance department. Following the VERSANT acquisition she is SVP, Fandango Cinema Partnerships.
United States · source 1 · source 2 · checked 27 September 2026
Presidente · Federación de Cines de España (FECE) · since 2022
President of the Spanish cinema federation FECE, succeeding Juan Ramón Gómez Fabra; he is general director of MK2 in Spain.
Vicepresidente · Federación de Cines de España (FECE)
Vice-president on the governing board (Junta de Gobierno) of FECE, representing Ocine.
Spain · source · checked 26 September 2026
Vicepresidenta · Federación de Cines de España (FECE)
Vice-president on the governing board of FECE, representing Yelmo Cines.
Spain · source · checked 26 September 2026
President · Festival de Cannes
Iris Knobloch is President of the Festival de Cannes, a role for which the festival announced her reappointment in 2025.
General Delegate · Festival de Cannes
Thierry Frémaux is General Delegate of the Festival de Cannes, leading the festival's selection.
France · source · checked 26 September 2026
Director of Films Department - Deputy General Delegate · Festival de Cannes
Christian Jeune heads the Films Department of the Festival de Cannes and serves as Deputy General Delegate.
France · source · checked 26 September 2026
Secretary General · Festival de Cannes
François Desrousseaux is Secretary General of the Festival de Cannes.
France · source · checked 26 September 2026
Administrerende direktør · Film & Kino
Managing director of Film & Kino, the Norwegian cinema and film industry association.
Norway · source · checked 26 September 2026
Leder (styret) · Film & Kino
Chair of the board of Film & Kino, representing Trondheim Kino.
Norway · source · checked 26 September 2026
Nestleder (styret) · Film & Kino
Vice-chair of the Film & Kino board, representing Odeon Kino.
Norway · source · checked 26 September 2026
Chief Executive Officer · Film Distributors' Association · since 2019
Andy Leyshon was appointed Chief Executive of the UK's Film Distributors' Association in September 2019; he is also a Director of Cinema First and sits on the board of the International Federation of Film Distributors' Associations.
United Kingdom · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
Founder and Managing Director · Filmchief · since 2013
Dennis Pasveer is founder and managing director of Filmchief, the Nijmegen-based cloud platform for film festival management covering submissions, accreditation, hospitality, ticketing and online screenings. Filmchief was set up in 2013 as a collaboration between Go Short International Short Film Festival and Kaboom Animation Festival.
Netherlands · source · checked 27 September 2026
President of Distribution · Focus Features · since 2016
Lisa Bunnell heads distribution at Focus Features, where she has been President of Distribution since October 2016 and in 2026 steered the wide release of the horror hit Obsession. She came to Focus from exhibition, having been head film buyer at Landmark Theatres.
United States · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
Président · Fédération Nationale des Cinémas Français (FNCF) · since 2013
President of the French national cinema exhibitors' federation FNCF since 2013.
Président délégué · Fédération Nationale des Cinémas Français (FNCF)
Deputy president (Président délégué) on the bureau of French exhibitors' federation FNCF.
France · source · checked 26 September 2026
Délégué général · Fédération Nationale des Cinémas Français (FNCF)
General delegate (chief executive) of the permanent staff of French exhibitors' federation FNCF.
France · source · checked 26 September 2026
Founder and Chief Executive Officer · GDC Technology · since 1999
Dr. Man-Nang Chong founded Hong Kong-based GDC Technology in 1999 and leads it as CEO; it makes cinema media servers, storage and audio processors. He was previously an associate professor of computer engineering at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.
CEO · Gaumont
Sidonie Dumas is CEO of Gaumont, the Paris-based film and television producer and distributor founded in 1895. Under her leadership the company has opened offices in the US, UK, Germany and Italy and produced films such as The Intouchables.
France · source · checked 26 September 2026
President, Film Sales & Distribution - France · Gaumont · since 2019
Ariane Toscan du Plantier has led Gaumont's French and international cinema distribution division since December 2019. She joined Gaumont in 1995 to manage international promotion and later headed communications and heritage.
France · source · checked 26 September 2026
EVP Theatrical Distribution, France · Gaumont · since 2024
Aurélien Dauge heads theatrical distribution in France for Gaumont, having succeeded Thierry Laurentin as Sales Director, France in 2024. He joined Gaumont in 2022 after programming roles at independent distributors and at Paramount Pictures France and Universal Pictures France.
France · source · checked 26 September 2026
Chief Executive Officer · Golden Screen Cinemas Sdn Bhd · since 2002
CEO of Golden Screen Cinemas since January 2002, and overall head of PPB Group's entertainment business. She joined PPB Group in 1990 and held group corporate affairs and sustainability roles until 2022.
Malaysia · source · checked 26 September 2026
Présidente – Directrice Générale (Chair and Chief Executive) · Groupe UGC
Brigitte Maccioni is Présidente – Directrice Générale of Groupe UGC, the French cinema operator, film and series producer and distributor. She heads the group's leadership team.
France · source · checked 27 September 2026
Directeur Général en charge des Opérations (Chief Operating Officer) · Groupe UGC
Samuel Loiseau is Directeur Général in charge of Operations at Groupe UGC and is the publication director of the group's website. In September 2026 he spoke for UGC on the opening of UGC Maillot at the Palais des Congrès in Paris.
Directeur Général Finances et Fonctions Supports (Chief Financial Officer) · Groupe UGC
Emmanuel de Grossouvre is Directeur Général for Finance and Support Functions at Groupe UGC and sits on the group's leadership team.
France · source · checked 27 September 2026
Directeur de la Programmation (Head of Programming) · Groupe UGC
Henri Ernst is Directeur de la Programmation at Groupe UGC, responsible for film programming across its cinemas, and sits on the group's leadership team.
France · source · checked 27 September 2026
Vorstandsvorsitzende · HDF KINO e.V. · since 2019
Chief executive (chair of the executive board) of German cinema association HDF KINO since August 2019. Previously deputy executive board member of the German Federal Film Board (FFA), responsible for its funding area.
Germany · source · checked 26 September 2026
1. stellvertretender Vorstand · HDF KINO e.V.
First deputy executive board member (1st vice-chair) of HDF KINO, where she has led political communication since January 2019.
Germany · source · checked 26 September 2026
2. stellvertretender Vorstand · HDF KINO e.V.
Second deputy executive board member of HDF KINO, responsible since May 2019 for member services and member communications.
Germany · source · checked 26 September 2026
CEO and President · HOYTS Group · since 2014
Damian Keogh leads HOYTS Group, which operates HOYTS cinemas in Australia and New Zealand, as CEO and President. He moved into the role in 2014 from running the group's Val Morgan cinema advertising business.
Managing Director · HOYTS Group · since 2026
Stephanie Mills was appointed to the newly created role of Managing Director of HOYTS in July 2026, having previously been the group's Director of Sales, Marketing & Content. She is also a director of Cinema Association Australasia and Creative Content Australia.
Australia · source · checked 26 September 2026
President and CEO · Harkins Theatres · since 2006
Mike Bowers has been President and CEO of Arizona-based Harkins Theatres since 2006, with close to 40 years in exhibition. In October 2025 he was elected Chair of the Cinema United Executive Board.
United States · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
Prezes Zarządu, Dyrektor Generalny (President of the Management Board and CEO) · Helios S.A.
Tomasz Jagiełło is President of the Management Board and Chief Executive of Helios S.A., Poland's largest cinema chain by number of sites and part of the Agora group. The company operates 52 cinemas with 293 screens.
Poland · source · checked 27 September 2026
Wiceprezes Zarządu, Dyrektor Zarządzający (Vice-President of the Management Board, Managing Director) · Helios S.A.
Katarzyna Borkowska is Vice-President of the Management Board and Managing Director of Helios S.A., the Polish cinema chain owned by Agora.
Poland · source · checked 27 September 2026
Wiceprezes Zarządu, Dyrektor Finansowy (Vice-President of the Management Board, CFO) · Helios S.A.
Grzegorz Komorowski is Vice-President of the Management Board and Finance Director of Helios S.A., the Polish cinema chain owned by Agora.
Poland · source · checked 27 September 2026
Wiceprezes Zarządu, Dyrektor Sprzedaży (Vice-President of the Management Board, Sales Director) · Helios S.A.
Magdalena Gorzelniak is Vice-President of the Management Board and Sales Director of Helios S.A., the Polish cinema chain owned by Agora.
Poland · source · checked 27 September 2026
President · ICTA – International Cinema Technology Association
Carrie Dietrich is President of the International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA), the trade body for cinema technology suppliers and exhibitors.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
Chairman of the Board · ICTA – International Cinema Technology Association
Mark Mayfield of Meyer Sound is Chairman of the Board of ICTA; he also sits on The Cinema Foundation's board as ICTA's representative.
United States · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
Vice Chairman of the Board · ICTA – International Cinema Technology Association
Russell Allen of Allen Theatres (Las Cruces, New Mexico) is Vice Chairman of the ICTA Board.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
Treasurer · ICTA – International Cinema Technology Association
Doug Sabin of American Cinema Equipment is Treasurer of ICTA.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
Chief Executive Officer · IMAX Corporation
Rich Gelfond is Chief Executive Officer of IMAX and is quoted in that role in the company's Q2 2026 results. He took a temporary medical leave in spring 2026 and resumed the principal executive officer role from May 2026.
President, IMAX Theatres · IMAX Corporation
Mark Welton is President of IMAX Theatres, the business that works with exhibitors on IMAX auditoriums, and is one of the company's named executive officers. IMAX's March 2026 release credited him with 28 years at the company.
Canada · source · checked 26 September 2026
Director · Independent Cinema Office · since 2003
Catharine Des Forges founded the Independent Cinema Office in 2003 and remains its Director.
United Kingdom · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
Chair · Independent Cinema Office
Dorothy Wilson is Chair of the Independent Cinema Office's board of trustees.
United Kingdom · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
Chief Executive Officer · Independent Cinemas Australia (ICA) · since 2025
Nick Hayes became Chief Executive Officer of Independent Cinemas Australia on 10 December 2025, succeeding Brett Rosengarten; his background spans exhibition, distribution and acquisitions, and he served on the ICA board from 2010 to 2023.
President · Independent Cinemas Australia (ICA)
Sharon Strickland, CEO of Dendy Icon Group, is President of Independent Cinemas Australia and has sat on its board since 2016.
Vice President · Independent Cinemas Australia (ICA)
Scott Seddon, owner and operator of Scotty's Cinemas Raymond Terrace, is Vice President of Independent Cinemas Australia and has been a board member since 2006.
Australia · source · checked 26 September 2026
Vice President, General Counsel · Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA)
Susan Cleary is IFTA's Vice President and General Counsel, overseeing licensing, arbitration and collections services for the independent sector.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
President & Chief Executive Officer · Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA) / American Film Market · since 2026
Jackie Brenneman is President and CEO of IFTA and the American Film Market, succeeding Jean Prewitt; she previously spent nearly a decade at NATO, becoming Executive Vice President and General Counsel.
United States · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
Vice President, Marketing & Membership · Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA) / American Film Market
Robin Burt oversees marketing and sponsorship for the American Film Market and IFTA membership recruitment; he joined IFTA in 2003 and became Vice President in 2011.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
Festival Director · International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR)
Vanja Kaludjercic is Festival Director of IFFR and sits on its Board of Directors alongside the Managing Director.
Netherlands · source · checked 26 September 2026
Managing Director · International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR)
Clare Stewart is Managing Director of IFFR and co-leads the organisation on its Board of Directors.
Netherlands · source · checked 26 September 2026
IFFR Pro Manager · International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR)
Alessia Acone is IFFR Pro Manager, the industry programme that includes the CineMart co-production market.
Netherlands · source · checked 26 September 2026
Head of the Hubert Bals Fund · International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR)
Tamara Tatishvili heads IFFR's Hubert Bals Fund, which supports filmmakers' projects.
Netherlands · source · checked 26 September 2026
Managing Director · Jacro (Tapos) · since 2015
Alan Roe is Group Managing Director of Jacro, the UK cinema supplies business founded by his great-grandfather Jack Roe that develops the Tapos cinema ticketing and POS system. Having worked with Jacro since 1995, he became CEO of Jack Roe USA Inc in 2010 and Group Managing Director in 2015, and was President of the International Cinema Technology Association from 2018 to 2021.
United Kingdom · source · checked 27 September 2026
Director of Product and EMEA · Jacro (Tapos)
Ben Saunders is Director of Product and EMEA at Jacro, developer of the Tapos cinema ticketing system. He joined Jacro in IT support in 2008, where one of his first tasks was overseeing its PCI DSS implementation.
United Kingdom · source · checked 27 September 2026
Director of Development · Jacro (Tapos)
Nigel Rowberry is Director of Development at Jacro and developed the first version of the Tapos ticketing system, with a particular focus since on its card processing. He began his career in customer support before founding his own software company in 1992.
United Kingdom · source · checked 27 September 2026
Executive Director · Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Kryštof Mucha is Executive Director of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.
Czechia · source · checked 26 September 2026
Artistic Director · Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Karel Och is Artistic Director of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival and leads its selection committee.
Czechia · source · checked 26 September 2026
Head of Production · Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Petr Lintimer is Head of Production on the festival management team of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.
Czechia · source · checked 26 September 2026
Chief Executive Officer · Kinepolis Group
Eddy Duquenne is CEO of Kinepolis Group and forms its Executive Management. He commented on the group's record first-half 2026 results, which included the integration of Emagine cinemas acquired in February 2026.
Belgium · source · checked 26 September 2026
Chief Box Office Officer · Kinepolis Group
Eric Meyniel is Chief Box Office Officer at Kinepolis Group. He is quoted in that role in the group's 2026 interim financial report on its themed ScreenX auditoriums.
Belgium · source · checked 27 September 2026
Chief Strategic Businesses & Developments · Kinepolis Group · since 2025
Hans Van Acker was appointed Chief Strategic Businesses & Developments at Kinepolis Group in August 2025, having previously been Managing Director of its film distribution business KFD. He oversees KFD and the Belgian screen advertising sales house Brightfish and leads new strategic businesses.
Managing Director (Geschäftsführer), Kinopolis Management Multiplex GmbH · Kinopolis
Dr. Gregory Theile is one of two managing directors (Geschäftsführer) of Kinopolis Management Multiplex GmbH, the Darmstadt-based operator of the Kinopolis cinema circuit in Germany.
Germany · source · checked 26 September 2026
Managing Director (Geschäftsführer), Kinopolis Management Multiplex GmbH · Kinopolis
Paul Krüger is one of two managing directors (Geschäftsführer) of Kinopolis Management Multiplex GmbH, which runs the Kinopolis cinema circuit in Germany.
Germany · source · checked 26 September 2026
Regional CFO LEONINE Group | Managing Director LEONINE Licensing | Managing Director LEONINE Distribution · LEONINE Distribution
Jens Mezger is Regional CFO of LEONINE Studios and Managing Director of LEONINE Distribution GmbH and LEONINE Licensing GmbH. He has been with the group since its founding in 2019, after earlier roles at ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE.
Germany · source · checked 26 September 2026
Chief Executive Officer · LEONINE Studios · since 2019
Fred Kogel co-founded LEONINE Studios with KKR in 2019 and has served as its CEO since then, building the Munich-based group into a major independent production and distribution company in German-speaking markets. Earlier he was CEO of Constantin Film AG and held senior roles at ZDF and Sat.1.
Chief Distribution Officer · LEONINE Studios
Bernhard zu Castell is Chief Distribution Officer of LEONINE Studios, responsible for theatrical and home entertainment distribution, audio, sales licensing and channels. He previously spent 2006 to 2019 at Universum Film, from 2010 as sole Managing Director.
Germany · source · checked 26 September 2026
Director (Artistic Director), Venice International Film Festival · La Biennale di Venezia
Alberto Barbera directs the Venice International Film Festival, organised by La Biennale di Venezia; he directed the 83rd edition in September 2026.
Italy · source · checked 26 September 2026
President · La Biennale di Venezia
Pietrangelo Buttafuoco is President of La Biennale di Venezia, which organises the Venice International Film Festival and the Venice Production Bridge.
Italy · source · checked 26 September 2026
Head, Venice Production Bridge · La Biennale di Venezia / Venice Production Bridge
Pascal Diot heads the Venice Production Bridge, the Venice festival's production-focused market; trade press reports he has led it since its launch.
President, Worldwide Theatrical Distribution · Lionsgate
Kevin Grayson is President, Worldwide Theatrical Distribution at the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, to whom the group's worldwide theatrical distribution and operations team reports. He previously co-led theatrical distribution at STX Entertainment.
United States · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
Executive Vice President, Worldwide Theatrical Distribution and Operations · Lionsgate · since 2025
Michael Viane is Executive Vice President, Worldwide Theatrical Distribution and Operations for the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, reporting to Kevin Grayson. A 30-year industry veteran, he previously worked at Warner Bros., was head film buyer at Regal Entertainment Group, co-led theatrical distribution at STX Entertainment and led global revenue for Comscore's movie division.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
Chief Executive Officer (대표이사) · Lotte Cultureworks (Lotte Cinema) · since 2025
CEO of Lotte Cultureworks, operator of Lotte Cinema, since July 2025; he previously led CJ 4DPLEX, the 4DX and ScreenX business, from 2018.
South Korea · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
CEO · Madman Entertainment
Paul Wiegard co-founded Melbourne-based Madman Entertainment with Tim Anderson in 1996 and is its CEO; the independent distributor has released more than 35 Oscar-nominated titles. He also founded the documentary streaming platform DocPlay in 2016.
Chief Executive Officer - Entertainment & Lifestyle · Majid Al Futtaim (VOX Cinemas)
Leads Majid Al Futtaim's Entertainment and Lifestyle businesses, which include VOX Cinemas. He was previously CFO of Valence Media/MRC Entertainment after a 26-year career in senior roles at The Walt Disney Company.
United Arab Emirates · source · checked 26 September 2026
Chief Technology Officer · Major Cineplex Group
Sudaporn Trongpanich is Chief Technology Officer of Major Cineplex Group, Thailand's largest cinema operator.
Thailand · source · checked 26 September 2026
Chief Construction Officer · Major Cineplex Group
Kitikorn Poomsawang is Chief Construction Officer of Major Cineplex Group.
Thailand · source · checked 26 September 2026
Chief People Officer · Major Cineplex Group
Apirak Vorachanonth is Chief People Officer of Major Cineplex Group.
Thailand · source · checked 26 September 2026
Director and Chief Executive Officer · Major Cineplex Group
Director and Chief Executive Officer of SET-listed Major Cineplex Group, Thailand's largest cinema operator, which he founded.
Thailand · source · checked 26 September 2026
Chief Finance Officer and Company Secretary · Major Cineplex Group
Chief Finance Officer and Company Secretary of Major Cineplex Group.
Thailand · source · checked 26 September 2026
Chief Cinema Officer · Major Cineplex Group
Chief Cinema Officer of Major Cineplex Group, responsible for its cinema business.
Thailand · source · checked 26 September 2026
Chief Content Officer · Major Cineplex Group
Chief Content Officer of Major Cineplex Group.
Thailand · source · checked 26 September 2026
Chief Media Officer · Major Cineplex Group
Chief Media Officer of Major Cineplex Group, overseeing its advertising and media business.
Thailand · source · checked 26 September 2026
Executive Director · Marché du Film (Festival de Cannes)
Guillaume Esmiol is Executive Director of the Marché du Film, the film market run by the Festival de Cannes.
France · source · checked 26 September 2026
President, Marcus Theatres · Marcus Theatres (The Marcus Corporation) · since 2026
Jeff Tomachek became President of Marcus Theatres on 1 May 2026, succeeding the retiring Mark Gramz. He previously served as the division's CFO and joined Marcus Theatres in 1998.
United States · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
Chief Executive Officer (대표이사) · Megabox JoongAng
Co-CEO of Megabox JoongAng; when the Seoul Rehabilitation Court opened rehabilitation proceedings for the company on 30 June 2026, she and co-CEO Nam Yong-seok were deemed its administrators.
South Korea · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
Chief Executive Officer (대표이사) · Megabox JoongAng
Co-CEO of Megabox JoongAng, named alongside Hong Jeong-in as deemed administrator in the company's court rehabilitation proceedings opened on 30 June 2026.
South Korea · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
President · Multiplex Association of India (MAI) · since 2020
Kamal Gianchandani was appointed President of the Multiplex Association of India in October 2020, succeeding Deepak Asher; at the time of his appointment he was chief executive officer of PVR Pictures.
Chief Executive Officer · My Cloud Cinema
Greg Bridle is chief executive of My Cloud Cinema, a Dublin-based provider of cloud-based ticketing, point-of-sale and management software for cinemas.
Ireland · source · checked 27 September 2026
voorzitter · Nederlandse Vereniging van Bioscopen en Filmtheaters (NVBF) · since 2025
Chair of the Dutch cinema and film theatre association NVBF since 1 February 2025, succeeding Boris van der Ham. Formerly CEO of Vue Cinemas Netherlands and long-time NVBF vice-chair.
Netherlands · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
CEO, Nordisk Film · Nordisk Film
Allan Mathson Hansen is CEO of Nordisk Film, the Egmont-owned group whose business areas include the Nordisk Film Cinemas circuit; he is also listed as interim CEO of Nordisk Games.
Denmark · source · checked 26 September 2026
CFO, Nordisk Film · Nordisk Film
Morgan Habedank is CFO of Nordisk Film, parent of the Nordisk Film Cinemas circuit.
Denmark · source · checked 26 September 2026
CEO, Nordisk Film Cinemas · Nordisk Film Cinemas
Asger Flygare Bech-Thomsen is CEO of Nordisk Film Cinemas and sits on the Nordisk Film management and executive board.
Denmark · source · checked 26 September 2026
Chief Financial Officer, Nordisk Film Cinemas · Nordisk Film Cinemas
Nicolai Loft Demring is CFO of Nordisk Film Cinemas, the Egmont-owned cinema business operating in Denmark and Norway. He also sits on the board of Nordisk Film Kino AS in Norway.
Managing Director, Nordisk Film Cinemas Denmark · Nordisk Film Cinemas
Casper Bonavent is managing director of Nordisk Film Cinemas in Denmark (Nordisk Film Biografer) and sits on the Nordisk Film Cinemas management team.
Denmark · source · checked 27 September 2026
Managing Director, Nordisk Film Kino Norway · Nordisk Film Cinemas · since 2024
Jane Oslington Strande is managing director of Nordisk Film Kino, Nordisk Film's Norwegian cinema chain, and is registered as its daglig leder (chief executive) since January 2024.
Chief Technology Officer, Nordisk Film Cinemas · Nordisk Film Cinemas
Stéphane Salzinger is chief technology officer of Nordisk Film Cinemas and a member of its cinema management team.
Denmark · source · checked 27 September 2026
SVP, Nordisk Film Distribution · Nordisk Film Distribution
Kenneth Wiberg is SVP of Nordisk Film Distribution and sits on Nordisk Film's management and executive board.
Denmark · source · checked 26 September 2026
Chief Executive Officer · Nu Metro Cinemas
Denver Chetty is Chief Executive Officer of Nu Metro Cinemas, the South African exhibitor. In August 2025 he announced, with CJ 4DPLEX, South Africa's first SCREENX auditorium at a new Nu Metro site in Durban.
South Africa · source · checked 27 September 2026
President, AMC Europe & Managing Director, Odeon Cinema Group · ODEON Cinemas Group (AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.) · since 2016
Mark Way has run ODEON Cinemas Group and AMC's European business from London since December 2016, following AMC's acquisition of the group. He joined ODEON & UCI Cinemas as CFO in 2014 after 17 years at Hilton Worldwide.
United Kingdom · source · checked 26 September 2026
Managing Director, Southern Europe & Northern Europe · ODEON Cinemas Group (AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.)
Ramón Biarnés is Managing Director for Southern Europe and Northern Europe at ODEON Cinemas Group, whose brands include UCI in Germany, Italy and Portugal and Cinesa in Spain; the Norwegian company register also lists him as managing director (daglig leder) and chair of ODEON Kino AS. He joined the group in 2017 as Managing Director for Spain and Portugal, from Avis Budget Group.
Director · Omniplex Cinema Group
Director of Omniplex Cinema Group, quoted in 2025 on the circuit joining UK cinema advertising sales house DCM and in July 2026 on the relaunch of Omniplex Renfrew Street in Glasgow.
Director (responsible for the Company's Operations) · PT Nusantara Sejahtera Raya Tbk (Cinema XXI) · since 2018
Arif Suherman has been a Director of Cinema XXI since 2018, responsible for the company's operations. He has also held roles with Indonesia's chamber of commerce (KADIN) covering the creative and film industries.
Indonesia · source · checked 26 September 2026
Director (responsible for Finance and Accounting) · PT Nusantara Sejahtera Raya Tbk (Cinema XXI) · since 1997
Tri Rudy Anitio has been a Director of Cinema XXI since 1997 with responsibility for finance and accounting. He joined the company in 1990 as its tax manager.
Indonesia · source · checked 26 September 2026
Director (responsible for Cinema Operations) · PT Nusantara Sejahtera Raya Tbk (Cinema XXI) · since 2023
Dody Suhartono has been a Director of Cinema XXI since 2023, responsible for cinema operations. He previously led the circuit's food and beverage business from 1996 to 2022.
Indonesia · source · checked 26 September 2026
President Director (Presiden Direktur) · PT Nusantara Sejahtera Raya Tbk (Cinema XXI)
President Director of IDX-listed PT Nusantara Sejahtera Raya Tbk, operator of Cinema XXI; he commented on the company's first-half 2026 results.
Managing Director · PVR INOX Ltd
Managing Director of PVR INOX Ltd, India's largest listed multiplex operator; he represented management on the company's Q4 FY26 earnings call in May 2026.
India · source · checked 26 September 2026
Executive Director · PVR INOX Ltd
Executive Director of PVR INOX Ltd, listed among management on the company's Q4 FY26 earnings call in May 2026.
India · source · checked 26 September 2026
Chief Financial Officer · PVR INOX Ltd · since 2024
Chief Financial Officer of PVR INOX Ltd since August 2024, previously head of business development and M&A at Bharti Enterprises.
President, Global Marketing & Distribution · Paramount Pictures · since 2025
Josh Goldstine is President, Global Marketing & Distribution for Paramount Pictures, overseeing the studio's worldwide marketing and distribution organisation; its domestic and international distribution heads report to him. He joined in October 2025 after leading marketing at Warner Bros. and, earlier, Universal.
United States · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
President of Domestic Theatrical Distribution · Paramount Pictures · since 2025
Shaun Barber is Paramount Pictures' President of Domestic Theatrical Distribution, in charge of North American distribution strategy and operations for all Paramount releases, and presented at the studio's CinemaCon 2026 showcase. He joined in December 2025 after 18 years at Lionsgate and Summit Entertainment, most recently as co-president of worldwide theatrical distribution, following earlier distribution work at Warner Bros. and 20th Century Fox.
United States · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
President of International Theatrical Distribution · Paramount Pictures
Mark Viane is Paramount Pictures' President of International Theatrical Distribution and led the studio's CineEurope 2026 slate presentation. A Paramount executive since 2007, he previously held regional international distribution posts at the studio and began his career at United International Pictures.
United States · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
Chairman (Président) · Pathé
Jérôme Seydoux is Chairman (Président) of Pathé, the French group whose businesses include Pathé Cinémas in France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland and Africa.
France · source · checked 26 September 2026
Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (Vice-Président Directeur Général), Pathé · Pathé
Eduardo Malone is Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Pathé group, parent of Pathé Cinémas.
France · source · checked 26 September 2026
Chairman (Films) · Pathé
Ardavan Safaee is listed as Chairman of Pathé's films division on the group's leadership team page. Pathé produces and distributes films in France, the UK and Switzerland alongside its cinema circuits.
France · source · checked 26 September 2026
Deputy Managing Director of Pathé, in charge of Africa (Directeur général adjoint de Pathé en charge de l'Afrique) · Pathé Cinémas
Olivier Grandjean is Deputy Managing Director of Pathé with responsibility for Africa, listed under the group's cinema leadership.
France · source · checked 26 September 2026
Co-Director of Operations - Belgium (Co-Directeur des Opérations - Belgique) · Pathé Cinémas
Bram van den Broek is co-director of operations for Pathé's cinemas in Belgium.
France · source · checked 26 September 2026
Co-Director of Operations - Belgium (Co-Directeur des Opérations - Belgique) · Pathé Cinémas
Jules Seydoux is co-director of operations for Pathé's cinemas in Belgium.
France · source · checked 26 September 2026
Managing Director - France (Directrice Générale - France), Pathé Cinémas · Pathé Cinémas · since 2025
Laure de Boissard heads Pathé's cinema circuit in France, a role she took up in January 2025 succeeding Olivier Grandjean. She previously worked in film acquisitions at M6 and Studiocanal before joining Pathé Films in 2020.
Managing Director - Netherlands, Belgium and Switzerland (Directeur général - Pays-Bas, Belgique et Suisse), Pathé Cinémas · Pathé Cinémas
Jacques Hoendervangers is listed by Pathé as managing director of its cinema operations in the Netherlands, Belgium and Switzerland.
France · source · checked 26 September 2026
Managing Director - Switzerland (Directeur général - Suisse), Pathé Cinémas · Pathé Cinémas
Venanzio Di Bacco is listed by Pathé as managing director of its cinema operations in Switzerland.
France · source · checked 26 September 2026
Managing Director, Picturehouse Entertainment · Picturehouse Entertainment · since 2025
Sara Frain was promoted in November 2025 to lead Picturehouse Entertainment, the UK distribution arm of Cineworld-owned Picturehouse. She had worked at Picturehouse for 15 years, most recently as director of marketing and distribution.
United Kingdom · source · checked 26 September 2026
Chief Executive Officer · Qube Cinema
Harsh Rohatgi is Chief Executive Officer of Qube Cinema, based in Mumbai, where he has led the company's national digital cinema rollout. He previously spent years in broadcasting, including senior roles at Star and as a founding team member of NDTV Imagine.
India · source · checked 26 September 2026
Co-Founder · Qube Cinema · since 1992
Senthil Kumar co-founded Real Image, the company that became Qube Cinema, and currently works on strategy and product development there. He was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2020.
Co-Founder · Qube Cinema · since 1993
Jayendra Panchapakesan co-founded Real Image, the forerunner of Qube Cinema, with Senthil Kumar and sits on Qube's board. His background is in advertising and film direction.
India · source · checked 26 September 2026
Chief Technology Officer & President · Qube Cinema
Rajesh Ramachandran is Chief Technology Officer and President of Qube Cinema, heading its software division in Chennai. He was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2026.
Managing Director, Australia and New Zealand · Reading Cinemas Australia & New Zealand (Reading International, Inc.)
Mark Douglas is Managing Director of Reading International's Australian and New Zealand business, which includes Reading Cinemas in both countries.
President and Chief Executive Officer · Reading International, Inc. · since 2015
Ellen Cotter has been President and CEO of Reading International, which operates Reading Cinemas, Angelika and Consolidated Theatres, since 2015; she is also Vice-Chair of the board. Before that she focused on the company's cinema operations and development.
United States · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer · Reading International, Inc. · since 2019
Gilbert Avanes has been Reading International's CFO and Treasurer since November 2019. He has worked for the company since 2007, most recently in financial planning and analysis.
United States · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
President – U.S. Cinemas · Reading International, Inc. · since 1994
Robert Smerling has led Reading International's U.S. cinema operations since 1994. He was previously President of Loews Theatres.
United States · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
Executive Vice President, US Cinema Operations · Reading International, Inc. · since 2021
Terri Moore has run Reading International's U.S. cinema operations as Executive Vice President since December 2021. She joined the company in 2001 and earlier held executive roles at Pacific Theatres.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer · Reading International, Inc. · since 2021
John Goeddel has been Reading International's Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer since December 2021 and has worked for the company since 2003. He previously spent 25 years in IT and cinema operations roles at Decurion.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
Chair of the Board and Executive Vice President – Real Estate Management and Development · Reading International, Inc.
Margaret Cotter chairs Reading International's board and serves as Executive Vice President for real estate management and development, with oversight of the company's U.S. real estate. She has been a director since 2002.
United States · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
Executive Vice President, Global Operations · Reading International, Inc. · since 2016
Andrzej Matyczynski has been Reading International's Executive Vice President, Global Operations since March 2016. He was previously the company's CFO and Treasurer from 1999 to 2015.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
Executive Vice President, General Counsel · Reading International, Inc. · since 2017
Craig Tompkins has been Reading International's Executive Vice President and General Counsel since 2017 and has worked with the company and its predecessors for more than thirty years.
United States · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
Founder & Chief Software Architect · Ready Theater Systems (RTS)
Rob Chabot, a former theatre operator, began developing RTS point-of-sale software for cinemas in the early 1990s. He remains the company's chief software architect; RTS, based in Knoxville, Tennessee, says its network covers more than 900 cinemas.
United States · source · checked 27 September 2026
CEO · RealD · since 2025
Elizabeth Frank is CEO of RealD, the 3D cinema technology provider. She joined from AMC Entertainment, where she had been head of Worldwide Programming and Chief Content Officer.
United States · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
Chairman of the Board · Regal Global Entertainment · since 2026
Brian McAndrews was appointed Chairman of Regal Global Entertainment in May 2026, succeeding Eric Foss. He previously led Pandora Media and aQuantive.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
Chief Financial Officer · Regal Global Entertainment
Thomas Song is chief financial officer of Regal Global Entertainment, the owner of Regal, Cineworld, Picturehouse and Cinema City. He was previously CFO of Aimbridge Hospitality and, before that, of the listed restaurant group Dine Brands Global.
United States · source · checked 27 September 2026
President of International (UK and CCI) · Regal Global Entertainment
Javier Sotomayor is President of International at Regal Global Entertainment, responsible for the UK (Cineworld and Picturehouse) and Cinema City International businesses. He previously spent some 20 years in senior roles at Cinépolis across marketing, strategy, supply chain and business development.
United Kingdom · source · checked 27 September 2026
Chief Commercial Officer – US · Regal Global Entertainment (Regal Cinemas) · since 2025
Adam Rymer joined Regal in February 2025 in the newly created role of Chief Commercial Officer – US, covering food and beverage, box office, pricing, loyalty and marketing, and overseeing the US film and content team. He previously held digital leadership roles at Legendary Entertainment and Universal Pictures.
United States · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
Chief Executive Officer · Regal Global Entertainment (formerly Regal Cineworld / Cineworld Group)
Eduardo Acuña is CEO of Regal Global Entertainment, the renamed parent of Regal Cinemas, Cineworld, Picturehouse, Cinema City and Planet. The company adopted the Regal Global Entertainment name in May 2026.
United States · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
Chairman and President (董事长兼总裁) · Ruyi Film Entertainment Co., Ltd. (formerly Wanda Film) · since 2024
Chairman and President of Shenzhen-listed Ruyi Film Entertainment, the renamed Wanda Film, which operates China's largest cinema circuit. She took the chair after China Ruyi became the controlling shareholder in 2024.
Vice President and Head of Finance (副总裁兼财务负责人) · Ruyi Film Entertainment Co., Ltd. (formerly Wanda Film)
Vice President and head of finance at Ruyi Film Entertainment. He holds a master's degree in accounting from Peking University's Guanghua School of Management.
China · source · checked 26 September 2026
Vice President and Board Secretary (副总裁兼董事会秘书) · Ruyi Film Entertainment Co., Ltd. (formerly Wanda Film)
Vice President and board secretary of Ruyi Film Entertainment. He is a senior accountant.
China · source · checked 26 September 2026
Vice President (副总裁) · Ruyi Film Entertainment Co., Ltd. (formerly Wanda Film)
Vice President of Ruyi Film Entertainment.
China · source · checked 26 September 2026
CEO · SF Studios
Iréne Lindblad is CEO of SF Studios, the Bonnier-owned Nordic film and TV studio headquartered in Stockholm that produces films and series and distributes to cinemas across the Nordic countries.
Sweden · source · checked 26 September 2026
EVP Distribution · SF Studios
Lars Wannebo is EVP Distribution at SF Studios, overseeing the studio's film distribution across the Nordic countries.
Nordic Head of Theatrical Distribution · SF Studios
Pia Grünler is Nordic Head of Theatrical Distribution at SF Studios, leading cinema releases across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.
Member of the Management Board, Deputy CEO of CANAL+, CEO of STUDIOCANAL and Chief Content Officer of CANAL+ · STUDIOCANAL · since 2019
Anna Marsh has led STUDIOCANAL, the Canal+ group studio that distributes films directly in the UK and other European markets, since December 2019. She previously ran STUDIOCANAL UK and the studio's international distribution, and in 2025 also became Chief Content Officer of CANAL+.
COO & CFO · STUDIOCANAL · since 2020
Jérémy Gabbay is COO and CFO of STUDIOCANAL, having added the COO role in 2020 to his finance and strategy remit. He is also a current director of the UK operating company Studiocanal Limited.
Director · San Sebastián International Film Festival · since 2011
José Luis Rebordinos has directed the San Sebastián Festival since 2011 and is due to step down on 31 December 2026.
Deputy Director (Director-designate from January 2027) · San Sebastián International Film Festival · since 2016
Maialen Beloki has been a Deputy Director of the San Sebastián Festival since 2016 and was appointed by its Executive Board to become director in January 2027.
Spain · source · checked 26 September 2026
Founder and CEO · Savoy Systems · since 2006
Patrick Hort founded Savoy Systems in 2006 and is its CEO and Managing Director; the Nottingham-based company makes the Oscar box office system used by around 120 UK cinemas, theatres and arts venues. Before founding the company he developed software for firms including UBS Investment Bank, LM UK (Nectar Card) and CHP Consulting.
United Kingdom · source · checked 27 September 2026
Founder and Chief Executive Officer · Shift72 · since 2010
David White is founder and CEO of Shift72, the New Zealand company founded in 2010 that provides white-label video streaming platforms for film festivals, distributors and cinemas.
New Zealand · source · checked 27 September 2026
CEO · Signature Entertainment
Marc Goldberg founded UK distributor Signature Entertainment in 2011 and leads it as CEO; he has been a director of Signature Entertainment Limited since its incorporation in February 2011.
United Kingdom · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
President, Domestic Distribution, Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group · Sony Pictures Entertainment · since 2025
Adam Bergerman leads domestic theatrical distribution for the Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group and presented at Sony's CinemaCon 2026 showcase. A Sony employee since 1996, he rose from booker in New York to EVP and general sales manager before succeeding Adrian Smith as President of Distribution in January 2025.
United States · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
President of International Marketing and Distribution · Sony Pictures Entertainment
Steven O'Dell is Sony Pictures' president of international marketing and distribution and opened the studio's CineEurope 2026 slate presentation. He was named president of Sony Pictures Releasing International in 2011, having joined Sony in 2005 after management roles with United International Pictures.
United States · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder · Spektrix · since 2007
Michael Nabarro co-founded Spektrix in 2007 and leads the company as CEO, with responsibility for strategy and company culture. Spektrix provides ticketing, marketing and fundraising software to arts organisations and cinemas in the UK, Ireland, North America and Australasia.
United Kingdom · source 1 · source 2 · checked 27 September 2026
President, US & Canada · Spektrix
Mike Geller is President, US & Canada at Spektrix, overseeing client success, new client and partner acquisition, and integrations in North America. He spent most of his earlier career at Oracle Corporation.
United States · source · checked 27 September 2026
CEO · Ster-Kinekor Theatres
Mark Sardi is CEO of Ster-Kinekor, South Africa's largest cinema circuit. In April 2026 he oversaw the opening of the circuit's first IMAX with Laser theatre in Gauteng.
South Africa · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
Chief Executive Officer · Sundance Institute · since 2026
David Linde became CEO of the nonprofit Sundance Institute effective February 17, 2026, leading its artist programmes and the Sundance Film Festival, including the festival's move to Boulder, Colorado from 2027.
United States · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
Festival Director and Head of Public Programming · Sundance Institute
Eugene Hernandez is Festival Director of the Sundance Film Festival and Head of Public Programming at Sundance Institute.
United States · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
Founding Senior Director, Artist Programs · Sundance Institute
Michelle Satter is Founding Senior Director of Artist Programs at Sundance Institute.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
Chief Executive Officer · TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival)
Cameron Bailey is CEO of TIFF, responsible for its strategy and the annual Toronto International Film Festival.
Chief Programming Officer · TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival)
Anita Lee is TIFF's Chief Programming Officer.
Canada · source · checked 26 September 2026
Vice President, Industry & Theatrical · TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival)
Geoff Macnaughton leads industry and theatrical activity at TIFF as Vice President, Industry & Theatrical.
Canada · source · checked 26 September 2026
Head of Market · TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival)
Charles Tremblay is Head of Market at TIFF, overseeing the festival's film market.
Canada · source · checked 26 September 2026
Chief Business & Marketing Officer · TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival)
Jennifer Frees is TIFF's Chief Business & Marketing Officer.
Canada · source · checked 26 September 2026
Senior Managing Director (専務取締役) · TOHO Cinemas Ltd.
黒崎 徹也 is listed as a Senior Managing Director (専務取締役) on the board of TOHO Cinemas, Japan's largest cinema circuit.
Japan · source · checked 26 September 2026
Senior Managing Director (専務取締役) · TOHO Cinemas Ltd.
大垣 敦生 is listed as a Senior Managing Director (専務取締役) on the board of TOHO Cinemas.
Japan · source · checked 26 September 2026
Senior Managing Director (専務取締役) · TOHO Cinemas Ltd.
小林 俊一 is listed as a Senior Managing Director (専務取締役) on the board of TOHO Cinemas.
Japan · source · checked 26 September 2026
President and Representative Director (代表取締役社長) · TOHO Cinemas Ltd. · since 2026
President and Representative Director of TOHO Cinemas since 28 May 2026, succeeding Takayuki Ikeda; he was previously an executive officer of parent TOHO Co., Ltd.
Chairman of the Board (取締役会長) · TOHO Cinemas Ltd.
Chairman of the board of TOHO Cinemas, the wholly owned cinema subsidiary of TOHO Co., Ltd.
Japan · source · checked 26 September 2026
Chief Executive Officer · The Boxoffice Company
Stan Ruszkowski is Chief Executive Officer of The Boxoffice Company, the Webedia-owned provider of ticketing, marketing and data products for cinemas (Boost, Pulse, Source) and publisher of Boxoffice Pro. The company is headquartered in Ridgefield, Connecticut.
United States · source · checked 27 September 2026
Chair · The Cinema Foundation
Mike Bowers of Harkins Theatres chairs the Board of Directors of The Cinema Foundation, the non-profit affiliated with Cinema United.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
Vice Chair · The Cinema Foundation
Tori Baker of Salt Lake Film Society is Vice Chair of The Cinema Foundation's Board of Directors.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
Treasurer · The Cinema Foundation
Josh Nations of The Coca-Cola Company is Treasurer of The Cinema Foundation's Board of Directors.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer · The Marcus Corporation (Marcus Theatres) · since 2009
Greg Marcus has been CEO of The Marcus Corporation, parent of Marcus Theatres, since January 2009 and President since January 2008; he became Chairman in May 2023. He joined the company in 1992.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer · The Marcus Corporation (Marcus Theatres) · since 2022
Chad Paris has been CFO and Treasurer of The Marcus Corporation since May 2022, having joined as Corporate Controller in October 2021. He was previously CFO of Jason Group.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
Senior Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary and Director · The Marcus Corporation (Marcus Theatres) · since 2013
Thomas Kissinger has been Senior Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of The Marcus Corporation since August 2013 and joined its board in August 2023. He joined the company in 1993.
United States · source · checked 26 September 2026
Head of Theatrical Distribution, The Walt Disney Studios · The Walt Disney Studios · since 2025
Andrew Cripps heads theatrical distribution for The Walt Disney Studios, responsible for the worldwide release of films from all of Disney's studio banners, and announced the Infinity Vision premium-screen programme at CinemaCon 2026. He joined Disney in March 2025 after running international distribution at Warner Bros. and, earlier, at 20th Century Fox.
United States · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
President, Disney Entertainment – Studios and Consumer Products · The Walt Disney Studios
Cathleen Taff oversees Theatrical Distribution, Production Services and Franchise Management for The Walt Disney Studios, and was named in September 2026 to also take on Disney Consumer Products' licensing and publishing businesses. A 32-year Disney veteran, she leads the studio's theatrical distribution team, to which Disney's head of theatrical distribution reports.
United States · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder · Ticketsolve
Sean Hanly is CEO and co-founder of Ticketsolve, the ticketing platform for theatres, arts centres and cinemas. He is known for his work in Agile management.
Ireland · source · checked 27 September 2026
Managing Director · Ticketsolve
Paul Fadden is Managing Director of Ticketsolve, where he guides the company's strategic direction and culture.
Ireland · source · checked 27 September 2026
Chief Technology Officer · Ticketsolve
Sergi Ferran is CTO of Ticketsolve, leading technology and innovation on the platform. He has front-end and back-end development experience.
Ireland · source · checked 27 September 2026
Chief Product Officer · Ticketsolve
Chris Spring is Chief Product Officer at Ticketsolve, leading the product vision for its ticketing technology. He previously worked in engineering and leadership at GoDaddy.
Ireland · source · checked 27 September 2026
Directrice générale · UGC Distribution
Lucie Trampoglieri is managing director (directrice générale) of UGC Distribution, the film distribution company of the UGC group based in Neuilly-sur-Seine.
France · source · checked 26 September 2026
Directeur des ventes · UGC Distribution
Nicolas Charret is sales director (directeur des ventes) at UGC Distribution, heading the team that handles theatrical bookings with cinemas.
France · source · checked 26 September 2026
Chief Executive · UK Cinema Association · since 2007
Phil Clapp was appointed CEO of the (then) Cinema Exhibitors' Association in October 2007 and leads the UK Cinema Association; before that he worked at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport on creative-industries policy. He also sits on the UNIC board as a Vice-President.
United Kingdom · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
CEO · UNIC – International Union of Cinemas · since 2017
Laura Houlgatte joined UNIC in March 2015 as a European Affairs Executive and was appointed CEO in August 2017.
Belgium · source · checked 26 September 2026
President · UNIC – International Union of Cinemas · since 2026
Jaime Tarrazón of the Federación de Cines de España is President of UNIC, on the board elected at the June 2026 General Assembly in Barcelona.
Belgium · source · checked 26 September 2026
Senior Vice-President · UNIC – International Union of Cinemas
Richard Patry, President of the Fédération Nationale des Cinémas Français, is Senior Vice-President of UNIC on the board elected in June 2026.
Belgium · source · checked 26 September 2026
Treasurer · UNIC – International Union of Cinemas
Christine Berg, Managing Director of HDF Kino e.V., is Treasurer of UNIC on the board elected in June 2026.
Belgium · source · checked 26 September 2026
Chairman, Global Distribution · Universal Pictures
Peter Levinsohn is Chairman of Global Distribution for Universal Entertainment, overseeing domestic and international theatrical distribution for Universal's film labels as well as home entertainment and TV licensing. He previously led new media and digital strategy at Fox Filmed Entertainment.
United States · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
President, Domestic Theatrical Distribution · Universal Pictures · since 2016
Jim Orr is President of Domestic Theatrical Distribution at Universal Pictures, responsible for the strategy and management of the studio's North American theatrical releases. He joined Universal in June 2016 after running domestic distribution at Focus Features, with earlier distribution roles at FilmDistrict, MGM and Paramount.
United States · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
President, Distribution, Universal Pictures International · Universal Pictures
Veronika Kwan Vandenberg is President of Distribution for Universal Pictures International, managing UPI's operating companies, independent partners and sales agents. Before Universal she spent three decades at Warner Bros., including as President of International Distribution and President, Worldwide Distribution.
United States · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
President, Digital Platforms and Ventures · VERSANT (Fandango) · since 2022
Will McIntosh leads VERSANT's digital platforms portfolio, which includes Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and GolfPass; he was made president in June 2022, when the business was part of NBCUniversal. In December 2025 VERSANT acquired the INDY Cinema Group cinema operating system, which now operates within Fandango.
United States · source 1 · source 2 · checked 27 September 2026
CEO · Vertigo Releasing
Rupert Preston is CEO of UK-Ireland distributor Vertigo Releasing and a director of the company since 2014; in November 2025 he oversaw the launch of its premium home-entertainment label Visions Home Video.
United Kingdom · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
Group CEO · Village Roadshow (Roadshow Films)
Clark Kirby is Group CEO of Village Roadshow, whose businesses include the film distributor Roadshow Films as well as cinemas, theme parks and studios.
Chief Operating Officer Film Distribution · Village Roadshow (Roadshow Films)
Carole Brownlee is Chief Operating Officer of Film Distribution at Village Roadshow, the division that operates Roadshow Films in Australia and New Zealand.
Australia · source · checked 26 September 2026
Chief Executive · Vista Group · since 2023
Stuart Dickinson has been Chief Executive of Vista Group, the Auckland-based cinema software group, since April 2023. He is a technology executive with more than 25 years of technology leadership experience, previously at DXC Technology.
New Zealand · source 1 · source 2 · checked 27 September 2026
Chief Financial Officer · Vista Group · since 2025
Matt Thompson is Chief Financial Officer of Vista Group, having been promoted from Global Head of Finance with effect from 31 March 2025. A chartered accountant, he joined Vista Group in 2019 after senior finance roles at Just Eat plc and UK film and entertainment businesses, and eight years with KPMG in New Zealand.
New Zealand · source 1 · source 2 · checked 27 September 2026
Chief Operating Officer · Vista Group
Jason Madsen is Chief Operating Officer of Vista Group, responsible for operational excellence across the group and leading its Veezi and Flicks business units. He previously held senior commercial roles at Spark and Vodafone in New Zealand and spent ten years in media and telecoms in Europe with Orange and FremantleMedia.
New Zealand · source · checked 27 September 2026
Chief Technology Officer · Vista Group
Chris South is Chief Technology Officer of Vista Group, responsible for its global technology capabilities and distributed engineering teams. He has around 30 years of technology experience in the UK and New Zealand across investment banking, the public sector and healthcare.
New Zealand · source · checked 27 September 2026
Founder and CEO · Vue International · since 1999
Tim Richards founded Vue in 1999 after roles at Warner Bros and the Paramount/Universal ventures UCI and CIC, and earlier worked as a lawyer in international finance. He was appointed CBE in December 2024 and has chaired the British Film Institute since 2021.
United Kingdom · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
Group Chief Financial Officer · Vue International · since 2025
James McArthur was appointed Group CFO of Vue in September 2025. He was previously Chief Financial and Transformation Officer at HX Expeditions and held group and European CFO roles in multi-site healthcare.
United Kingdom · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
President, Global Theatrical Distribution · Warner Bros. Pictures · since 2025
Jeff Goldstein is President, Global Theatrical Distribution at Warner Bros. Pictures, overseeing the studio's worldwide distribution including exhibitor relations, release dating, sales and premium formats, and its international network of affiliate offices and partners. Previously President of Domestic Distribution, he took on global oversight in January 2025 and was named CineEurope's 2026 International Distributor of the Year.
United States · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026
Geschäftsführer · Weltkino Filmverleih GmbH
Michael Kölmel is one of the two managing directors (Geschäftsführer) of Leipzig-based Weltkino Filmverleih GmbH, as listed in the company's legal notice.
Germany · source · checked 26 September 2026
Geschäftsführer · Weltkino Filmverleih GmbH
Dietmar Güntsche is one of the two managing directors (Geschäftsführer) of Leipzig-based Weltkino Filmverleih GmbH, as listed in the company's legal notice.
Germany · source · checked 26 September 2026
Managing Director (Geschäftsführer) · YUVENDA Cinema Solutions GmbH (cinetixx)
Tonye Spiff is managing director of YUVENDA Cinema Solutions GmbH, the Munich company behind the cinetixx cinema ticketing and point-of-sale software, which is part of the YUVENDA group. The company was renamed from cinetixx in August 2026 and says more than 400 cinemas use cinetixx.
Managing Director (Geschäftsführer) · YUVENDA Cinema Solutions GmbH (cinetixx)
Marius Becker is one of the managing directors of YUVENDA Cinema Solutions GmbH, the Munich company behind the cinetixx cinema ticketing and point-of-sale software.
Germany · source · checked 27 September 2026
Managing Director (Geschäftsführer) · YUVENDA GmbH / YUVENDA Cinema Solutions GmbH (cinetixx)
Sebastian Ahrens is managing director of YUVENDA GmbH, the Frankfurt-based software group, and one of the managing directors of its cinema unit YUVENDA Cinema Solutions GmbH, which develops the cinetixx cinema software.
Managing Director · kinoheld GmbH
Konrad Hinkelmann is the legal representative (managing director) of kinoheld GmbH, the Munich-based online ticketing and cinema services provider. He is also named as the person responsible for the site's content.
Germany · source · checked 27 September 2026
Chief Executive Officer · muvi Cinemas
Adon Quinn is Chief Executive Officer of muvi Cinemas, the Riyadh-headquartered chain that is Saudi Arabia's first home-grown cinema brand and the market leader by screen count. In January 2026 he announced muvi's loyalty partnership with Riyadh Air's Sfeer programme, with the chain stating it will operate 29 locations by the end of 2026.
Saudi Arabia · source · checked 27 September 2026
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