By Dave McNary Film Reporter Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has hired former Starbucks executive Shelli Taylor as chief executive officer, effective Friday.
Taylor spent nearly two decades at the coffee chain and most recently served as president of United Planet Fitness Partners, overseeing over 169 facilities across the country.
Founder Tim League will assume a new role as executive chairman, leading the board of directors, and continuing to guide and develop initiatives for Alamo Drafthouse, sister company Mondo and genre festival Fantastic Fest. “Six months ago I began searching for a CEO who could work as a partner and collaborator, with a strong voice and battle-tested leadership skills.
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