Cinemark President and CEO Sean Gamble will receive the 2025 NATO Marquee Award at next year’s CinemaCon.
The industry’s highest honor is bestowed by the National Association of Theater Owners, the organizer of the annual show in Las Vegas, as Hollywood studios showcase their upcoming shows before thousands of exhibitors descend on the Strip. launched movies.
According to NATO, the annual Marquee Awards honor individuals for their unwavering dedication, commitment and service to the motion picture theater industry. Cinemark Theaters is one of the three major theater chains in the United States, alongside AMC Theaters and Regal Cinemas. It is considered by Wall Street to be one of the most stable theater chains after the epidemic and workers’ strikes.
Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Cinemark operates more than 300 theaters in 42 states in the United States and more than 190 theaters in Central and South America.
“Sean is the perfect choice for the NATO Marquee Award. He is a pro-business, pro-consumer leader who is recognized throughout the industry for his incredible business acumen and deep understanding of studio and exhibitor relationships. Highly respected. Michael O’Leary said in a statement: “Sean is always looking to the future and working with his amazing team at Cinemark is driving the next generation of cinema innovation. “
Gamble added, “This recognition is a testament to the incredible dedication and hard work of our entire Cinemark team, past and present. Over the past several years, we have collectively embraced innovation that enhances the moviegoing experience and makes Our company has grown and succeeded while navigating unprecedented challenges. I am grateful to NATO for this prestigious award and am confident that through our industry’s collaborative efforts, movie theaters will continue to be the premier destination for quality outdoor entertainment. Bringing people together and enriching communities.
Gamble was promoted to the top position in January 2022 after serving in various leadership roles, including chief operating officer and chief financial officer. Previously, he served as executive vice president and chief financial officer of Universal Pictures at Comcast/NBC Universal from 2009 to 2014.
CinemaCon will be held at Caesars Palace from March 31 to April 3, 2025.
