Outgoing CEO Shelli Tayor to remain on company board.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has promoted Michael Kustermann to CEO in the wake of former CEO Shelli Taylor’s decision to retire.
Kustermann most recently served as president and the exhibitor and will assume the new role on August 11. Since joining he has driven initiatives such as team culture and development, the Silent Service menu ordering system, the Season Pass subscription plan, Rolling Roadshow, and new concept innovation.
A statement from the company indicated that under his tenure Alamo Drafthouse Cinema will expand into new US markets.
“I am confident that as...
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has promoted Michael Kustermann to CEO in the wake of former CEO Shelli Taylor’s decision to retire.
Kustermann most recently served as president and the exhibitor and will assume the new role on August 11. Since joining he has driven initiatives such as team culture and development, the Silent Service menu ordering system, the Season Pass subscription plan, Rolling Roadshow, and new concept innovation.
A statement from the company indicated that under his tenure Alamo Drafthouse Cinema will expand into new US markets.
“I am confident that as...
- 7/19/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has promoted Michael Kustermann to CEO. He’s replacing Shelli Taylor, who is retiring after three years in the job.
Kustermann will step into the role of CEO at the popular cinema chain, known for in-theater dining and a strict no-cell phone policy, starting on Aug. 11.
“I am humbled to become Alamo Drafthouse Cinema’s next CEO, with reverence for all that we do, have done, and will do. I have the awesome privilege of now leading the best teammates in the business who make all the difference… they create an unrivaled guest experience, and we will continue to expand and innovate, creating amazing movie memories for our guests wherever we go,” Kusterman said in a statement. “I am confident that as this industry continues to build back, we will keep leading the way, just as we have proven we can with over 18 months of solid double digit growth vs.
Kustermann will step into the role of CEO at the popular cinema chain, known for in-theater dining and a strict no-cell phone policy, starting on Aug. 11.
“I am humbled to become Alamo Drafthouse Cinema’s next CEO, with reverence for all that we do, have done, and will do. I have the awesome privilege of now leading the best teammates in the business who make all the difference… they create an unrivaled guest experience, and we will continue to expand and innovate, creating amazing movie memories for our guests wherever we go,” Kusterman said in a statement. “I am confident that as this industry continues to build back, we will keep leading the way, just as we have proven we can with over 18 months of solid double digit growth vs.
- 7/19/2023
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
YouTube and Google’s global head of music Lyor Cohen has been confirmed to receive City of Hope’s highest honor, the Spirit of Life Award, at its fall gala.
The veteran music executive will receive the shine on Oct. 18 at West Hollywood’s Pacific Design Center. The Spirit of Life Award is “presented to an esteemed community of industry leaders around the world who have made a significant commitment to improving the lives of others through the advancement of research and clinical innovation and the delivery of personalized, compassionate care,” per City of Hope.
Once he takes a spin at the podium, Lyor will join a list of previous recipients that includes Shelli and Irving Azoff, Edgar Bronfman Jr., Coran Capshaw, Eddy Cue, Clive Davis, Lucian Grainge, Allen Grubman, Quincy Jones, Rob Light, Monte and Avery Lipman, Doug Morris, Mo Ostin, Bob Pittman, Jon Platt and Sylvia Rhone, among others.
The veteran music executive will receive the shine on Oct. 18 at West Hollywood’s Pacific Design Center. The Spirit of Life Award is “presented to an esteemed community of industry leaders around the world who have made a significant commitment to improving the lives of others through the advancement of research and clinical innovation and the delivery of personalized, compassionate care,” per City of Hope.
Once he takes a spin at the podium, Lyor will join a list of previous recipients that includes Shelli and Irving Azoff, Edgar Bronfman Jr., Coran Capshaw, Eddy Cue, Clive Davis, Lucian Grainge, Allen Grubman, Quincy Jones, Rob Light, Monte and Avery Lipman, Doug Morris, Mo Ostin, Bob Pittman, Jon Platt and Sylvia Rhone, among others.
- 3/29/2023
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.