Management ChangeApr 17, 2026, 04:22 PM
IMAX Appoints Robert D. Lister as Interim PEO
AI Summary
IMAX Corporation announced that its board of directors appointed Robert D. Lister, the Company's Chief Legal Officer and Senior Executive Vice President, to serve as interim principal executive officer (PEO). This appointment is effective April 16, 2026, and will last until May 1, 2026, during which time CEO Richard Gelfond is on a temporary medical leave of absence. Mr. Gelfond is expected to resume his role as PEO on May 1, 2026, and Mr. Lister will not receive additional compensation for this temporary interim position.
Key Highlights
- Richard Gelfond, CEO, is on temporary medical leave.
- Robert D. Lister appointed interim PEO effective April 16, 2026.
- Mr. Lister will serve as interim PEO until May 1, 2026.
- Mr. Gelfond will resume PEO role on May 1, 2026.
- Mr. Lister will not receive additional compensation for interim role.
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