CinemaNext has appointed Donald McGarva as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately. McGarva brings more than 25 years of executive leadership experience in the entertainment, technology, and business-to-business sectors, with a proven track record of driving business growth, operational excellence, and strategic transformation at global companies in Europe, the U.S., and Asia.
His appointment comes at a time when the cinema exhibition industry is undergoing rapid transformation, presenting significant opportunities for CinemaNext to strengthen its position as the partner of choice for cinema operators worldwide.
As CEO, McGarva will spearhead the next phase of CinemaNext’s strategic plan, accelerating economic growth and the company’s commitment to providing cutting-edge technology solutions and services to cinemas, including digital projection and sound equipment, energy-saving automation solutions, CinemaNext theatre management systems, turnkey premium cinema concepts, cinema seating & outfitting, and its online shop tailored for exhibitors’ spares and consumables needs.
"I am excited to join CinemaNext at such a pivotal moment in its evolution," said McGarva. "The company’s strong reputation for excellence, its global reach, and commitment to innovation in cinema technology make it an exciting time to be part of the CinemaNext family. As the cinema industry continues to evolve, I see tremendous potential to drive further growth by continuing to deliver first-rate services and developing cutting-edge solutions that enhance the moviegoing experience for audiences and provide measurable business value for exhibitors."
Under McGarva’s leadership, CinemaNext will further pursue key areas of economic growth with a sharp focus on customer satisfaction, operational effectiveness and innovation.