Exhibition trade organization, Cinema United (formerly NATO), has extended the contract of CEO and President Michael O’Leary for an additional five years. O’Leary joined in 2023 taking over for long-running NATO Boss John Fithian.

The agreement for extension of O’Leary’s leadership was approved unanimously by the Cinema United Executive Board at their Los Angeles meeting last week.

“Michael has proven to be a tireless and passionate advocate for the exhibition industry,” said Mike Bowers, Cinema United Board Chair and CEO of Harkins Theatres. “Leveraging his broad experience in the motion picture industry as well as on Capitol Hill, Michael’s focus on unity, strategy and continuous improvement has earned the confidence and respect of members of all sizes, as well as our studio partner

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