Mandel Leading Delivery and Deployment of
Cineplex's
Digital, Product and Technology Strategies
TORONTO, June 6, 2019 /CNW/ - (TSX: CGX) – Cineplex
announced today that Shawn Mandel,
an experienced technology executive with a track record for
success, has joined the Company as its Chief Digital and Technology
Officer. With proven experience in monetizing the value of data
through analytics, Mandel will lead the company-wide digital,
product and IT strategies to drive innovation across the entire
Cineplex ecosystem of businesses. He will also provide guidance and
expertise to ensure the more than 70 million Canadians Cineplex
welcomes through its doors every year have unparalleled
entertainment experiences, supported through the use of the latest
in technology.
"We are a diversified entertainment and media company with a
long legacy of leading through innovation," said Ellis Jacob, President and CEO, Cineplex.
"Shawn Mandel is one of the
country's most respected technology executives and we see a
tremendous opportunity to bring forward new and exciting digital
entertainment experiences for our guests and customers – with Shawn
playing a leading role in driving that development."
Mandel's appointment took effect April
29, 2019. He joins Cineplex from TELUS, where he most
recently served as the company's Chief Digital Officer. An
executive that shares Cineplex's passion for innovation, Mandel has
tremendous experience in both building agile teams and digital
transformation, particularly as it relates to enhancing corporate
culture and guest experience. He also serves as a mentor with the
Techstars Toronto Accelerator, helping support the next generation
of Canadian innovation leaders.
"This is a uniquely exciting time to join the Cineplex team,"
said Shawn Mandel, Chief Digital and
Technology Officer, Cineplex. "From entertainment to esports,
consumer data to media sales and almost everything in between,
Cineplex is poised for growth as a truly integrated media and
entertainment brand and I am thrilled to play a leadership role on
that journey."
Cineplex's C-suite has years of experience working together as a
team and today's announcement, as well as the addition of
Cindy Bush as Chief Human Resources
Officer last year, rounds-out the Company's senior leadership. Both
Bush and Mandel bring over 20 years of expertise in their
respective fields to Cineplex, with Bush having worked in the UK,
France, the U.S. and Canada in companies ranging from 30 to over
100,000 employees.
About Cineplex
Cineplex (TSX:CGX) is a top-tier
Canadian brand that operates in the Film Entertainment and Content,
Amusement and Leisure, and Media sectors. A leading entertainment
and media company, Cineplex welcomes over 70 million guests
annually through its circuit of theatres and location based
entertainment venues across the country. In addition to being
Canada's largest and most
innovative film exhibitor, Cineplex also operates successful
businesses in digital commerce (CineplexStore.com), food service,
alternative programming (Cineplex Events), cinema media (Cineplex
Media), digital place-based media (Cineplex Digital Media),
amusement solutions (Player One Amusement Group) and an online
esports platform for competitive and passionate gamers (WorldGaming
Network). Additionally, Cineplex operates a location based
entertainment business through Canada's newest destination for 'Eats &
Entertainment' (The Rec Room), and will also be opening new
complexes specially designed for teens and families (Playdium) as
well as exciting new sports and entertainment venues across
Canada (Topgolf). Cineplex is a
joint venture partner in SCENE, Canada's largest entertainment loyalty
program.
Proudly recognized as having one of the country's Most Admired
Corporate Cultures, Cineplex employs approximately 13,000
people in its offices across Canada and the United States. To learn
more visit Cineplex.com or download the Cineplex App.
SOURCE Cineplex