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Cineplex names Bill Walker as new chief executive, launches strategic review

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Cineplex Inc. has appointed Bill Walker, formerly the CEO of Landmark Cinemas, as its new chief executive to replace outgoing CEO Ellis Jacob, who is retiring. The company also announced it will conduct a strategic review to explore potential alternatives for its future direction.

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Cineplex Inc., Canada’s leading entertainment and media company, named Bill Walker as its new chief executive officer on September 23, 2026, succeeding retiring CEO Ellis Jacob. The appointment followed a comprehensive board-led succession process initiated after Jacob announced his retirement last year. Concurrently, Cineplex launched a strategic review to evaluate opportunities for enhancing and maximizing shareholder value, which could include a potential sale of the company. Goldman Sachs and TD Securities are serving as co-financial advisers for this review. With over 1,600 movie screens across nearly 170 theaters in Canada, Cineplex employs more than 10,000 people, making it a significant player in the Canadian entertainment industry.

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TORONTO - Cineplex Inc. has named former Landmark Cinemas CEO Bill Walker as its new chief executive and announced plans for a review of strategic alternatives. asserted

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The movie theatre company says Walker takes over the top job from retiring CEO Ellis Jacob effective today. asserted

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