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141 executives and office-holders, grouped by organisation, each role checked against an official source.

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AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.18

Adam M. Aron

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

Sean D. Goodman

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

Dan Ellis

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

Nikkole Denson-Randolph

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

Ryan D. Wood

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

Carrie Trotter

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

Jennifer A. Douglass

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

Edwin "Eddie" Gladbach

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

Cynthia Pierce

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

Derrick Leggett

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

Hank Green

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

Chris A. Cox

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

Carla C. Chavarria

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

Ellen Copaken

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

Michael Hans

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

Ryan Noonan

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

Debbi Webber

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

Walter Jennings

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

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema3

Michael Kustermann

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

Dana Pearson

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

Alex Shullman

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

B&B Theatres4

Bob Bagby

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

Bobbie Bagby Ford

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

Brittanie Bagby Baker

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

Brock Bagby

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

CJ CGV1

Jung Jong-min

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

CineStar2

Oliver Fock

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

Michael Strohmenger

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

Cinemark Holdings, Inc.5

Sean Gamble

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

Melissa Thomas

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

Valmir Fernandes

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

Michael Cavalier

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

Wanda Gierhart Fearing

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

CinemaxX (Vue International)1

Frank Thomsen

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.

Germany · source 1 · source 2 · checked 27 September 2026

Cineplex Inc.11

Bill Walker

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.

Canada · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026

Dan McGrath

Chief Operating Officer · Cineplex Inc.

Dan McGrath is Chief Operating Officer of Cineplex, Canada's largest cinema circuit.

Canada · source · checked 26 September 2026

Gord Nelson

Chief Financial Officer · Cineplex Inc.

Gord Nelson is Chief Financial Officer of Cineplex.

Canada · source · checked 26 September 2026

Sara Moore

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

Kevin Watts

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

Robert Cousins

Senior Vice President, Film · Cineplex Inc.

Robert Cousins heads film for Cineplex as Senior Vice President, Film.

Canada · source · checked 26 September 2026

Scott Hughes

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

Thomas Santram

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

Kristie Painting

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

Kim West

Senior Vice President, Human Resources · Cineplex Inc.

Kim West is Cineplex's Senior Vice President, Human Resources.

Canada · source · checked 26 September 2026

Ellis Jacob

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

Curzon1

Philip Knatchbull

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

EVT Limited (Event Cinemas)4

Jane Hastings

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.

Australia · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026

Gregory Dean

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

Mathew Duff

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.

Australia · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026

David Stone

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

Emaar Entertainment (Reel Cinemas)1

Steven Ophof

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

Everyman Media Group plc4

Farah Golant

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

Sheree Manning

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

Charles Dorfman

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

Adam Kaye

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

Golden Screen Cinemas Sdn Bhd1

Koh Mei Lee

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

Groupe UGC4

Brigitte Maccioni

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

Samuel Loiseau

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.

France · source 1 · source 2 · checked 27 September 2026

Emmanuel de Grossouvre

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

Henri Ernst

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

HOYTS Group2

Damian Keogh

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.

Australia · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026

Stephanie Mills

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

Harkins Theatres1

Mike Bowers

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

Helios S.A.4

Tomasz Jagiełło

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

Katarzyna Borkowska

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

Grzegorz Komorowski

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

Magdalena Gorzelniak

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

Kinepolis Group3

Eddy Duquenne

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

Eric Meyniel

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

Hans Van Acker

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.

Belgium · source 1 · source 2 · checked 27 September 2026

Kinopolis2

Gregory Theile

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

Paul Krüger

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

Lotte Cultureworks (Lotte Cinema)1

Kim Jong-yeol

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

Majid Al Futtaim (VOX Cinemas)1

Ignace Lahoud

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

Major Cineplex Group8

Sudaporn Trongpanich

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

Kitikorn Poomsawang

Chief Construction Officer · Major Cineplex Group

Kitikorn Poomsawang is Chief Construction Officer of Major Cineplex Group.

Thailand · source · checked 26 September 2026

Apirak Vorachanonth

Chief People Officer · Major Cineplex Group

Apirak Vorachanonth is Chief People Officer of Major Cineplex Group.

Thailand · source · checked 26 September 2026

Vicha Poolvaraluk

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

Thitapat Issarapornpat

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

Vutravee Charuvatana

Chief Cinema Officer · Major Cineplex Group

Chief Cinema Officer of Major Cineplex Group, responsible for its cinema business.

Thailand · source · checked 26 September 2026

Surachedh Assawaruenganun

Chief Content Officer · Major Cineplex Group

Chief Content Officer of Major Cineplex Group.

Thailand · source · checked 26 September 2026

Narute Jiensnong

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

Marcus Theatres (The Marcus Corporation)1

Jeffry F. Tomachek

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

Megabox JoongAng2

Hong Jeong-in

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

Nam Yong-seok

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

Nordisk Film2

Allan Mathson Hansen

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

Morgan Habedank

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

Nordisk Film Cinemas5

Asger Flygare Bech-Thomsen

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

Nicolai Loft Demring

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.

Denmark · source 1 · source 2 · checked 27 September 2026

Casper Bonavent

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

Jane Oslington Strande

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.

Norway · source 1 · source 2 · checked 27 September 2026

Stéphane Salzinger

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

Nu Metro Cinemas1

Denver Chetty

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

ODEON Cinemas Group (AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.)2

Mark Way

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

Ramón Biarnés

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.

Spain · source 1 · source 2 · checked 27 September 2026

Omniplex Cinema Group1

Paul John Anderson

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.

Ireland · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026

PT Nusantara Sejahtera Raya Tbk (Cinema XXI)4

Arif Suherman

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

Tri Rudy Anitio

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

Dody Suhartono

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

Suryo Suherman

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.

Indonesia · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026

PVR INOX Ltd3

Ajay Bijli

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

Sanjeev Kumar

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

Gaurav Sharma

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.

India · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026

Pathé2

Jérôme Seydoux

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

Eduardo Malone

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

Pathé Cinémas6

Olivier Grandjean

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

Bram van den Broek

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

Jules Seydoux

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

Laure de Boissard

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.

France · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026

Jacques Hoendervangers

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

Venanzio Di Bacco

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

Reading Cinemas Australia & New Zealand (Reading International, Inc.)1

Mark Douglas

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.

Australia · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026

Reading International, Inc.8

Ellen M. Cotter

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

Gilbert Avanes

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

Robert F. Smerling

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

Terri Moore

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

John Goeddel

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

Margaret Cotter

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

Andrzej J. Matyczynski

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

S. Craig Tompkins

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

Regal Global Entertainment3

Brian McAndrews

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

Thomas Song

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

Javier Sotomayor

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

Regal Global Entertainment (Regal Cinemas)1

Adam Rymer

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

Regal Global Entertainment (formerly Regal Cineworld / Cineworld Group)1

Eduardo Acuña

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

Ruyi Film Entertainment Co., Ltd. (formerly Wanda Film)4

Chen Xi

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.

China · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026

Huang Shuo

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

Wang Huiwu

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

Pang Hui

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

Ster-Kinekor Theatres1

Mark Sardi

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

TOHO Cinemas Ltd.5

黒崎 徹也

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

大垣 敦生

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

小林 俊一

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

Mitsutaka Yoshida

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.

Japan · source 1 · source 2 · checked 26 September 2026

Minami Ichikawa

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

The Marcus Corporation (Marcus Theatres)3

Gregory S. Marcus

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

Chad M. Paris

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

Thomas F. Kissinger

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

Vue International2

Tim Richards

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

James McArthur

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

muvi Cinemas1

Adon Quinn

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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