Shelli Taylor is succeeding Tim League as CEO of Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, one of the country's preeminent independent theater chains that is known for its maverick programming and dining offerings.
Taylor most recently served as president of United Planet Fitness Partners, where she oversaw nearly 170 facilities across the country.
Prior to that, she spent nearly two decades at Starbucks. Taylor assumes her new job at Alamo on Friday. League has been named to the newly created position of executive chairman and will continue to lead the chain's booking and programming strategy.
He also will lead the board of directors and continue to guide and develop new initiatives for Alamo, sister company Mondo and genre festival Fantastic Fest.
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