As Regal parent Cineworld prepares to exit Chapter 11 this month, rumors are heating up over who will emerge as the giant theater chain’s new chief executive, with reports Monday pointing to Eduardo Acuna of Cinepolis.
Longtime Cineworld CEO Moody Greidinger has a consulting contract during a transition period but isn’t likely to stay in the top job.
Speculation on potential candidates escalated during the CineEurope trade show and Deadline understands that the new owners – who are now Cineworld lenders – have contacted the heads of a number of global exhibitors.
Sky News reported today that Acuna of Cinepolis is one. Other industry players have heard there’s been outreach to former Regal executives.
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