WASHINGTON D.C. (January 29, 2013) – The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) will honor Amy Miles, Chief Executive Officer of Regal Entertainment Group, when they present her with the 2013 NATO Marquee Award during this year’s CinemaCon, it was announced today by the convention’s Managing Director Mitch Neuhauser. CinemaCon, the largest and most important convention for the motion picture theatre industry, will be held from April 15-18, 2013 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas at which time more than 5,000 industry members will be gathering. Miles is being singled out by NATO for her unequalled dedication, commitment and service to the motion picture theatre industry. She will receive her industry tribute as part of CinemaCon’s “State of the Industry: Past, Present and Future” presentation on Tuesday morning, April 16.
“Amy Miles has proven herself time and time again as a strong and influential leader via her various executive roles within the industry,” noted Mitch Neuhauser. “We couldn’t think of a more deserving recipient, and are extremely honored to present the 2013 NATO Marquee Award to Amy Miles.”
Amy Miles was named the Chief Executive Officer of Regal Entertainment Group in June 2009. During her tenure as Chief Executive Officer, Regal Entertainment has worked with industry partners to convert the exhibition industry to a digital cinema platform. Prior to serving in her current role, she served as the company’s Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since March 2002, and she served as the Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Regal Cinemas, Inc. from January 2000 to March 2002. Prior thereto, she served as Senior Vice President of Finance from April 1999 to January 2000. And prior to joining Regal, she was a Senior Manager with Deloitte & Touche from 1998 to 1999, and served in various capacities with PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLC from 1989 to 1998. Miles formerly served as NATO’s Treasurer and currently chairs NATO’s Investment Committee, and she is a member of NATO’s Executive and Advisory Boards and serves on its Audit Committee as well. She also serves as a director on the boards of Regal Entertainment Group, National CineMedia, Variety of Eastern Tennessee and the Regal Foundation. This past December, she was named to The Hollywood Reporter’s 21st annual “Women in Entertainment: Power 100” list.
In addition to the NATO Marquee Award presentation, “The State of the Industry: Past, Present and Future” program will include a special salute to the top grossing films of 2012, presented in 3-D, as well as industry addresses by MPAA Chairman Senator Chris Dodd and NATO President and CEO, John Fithian.
CinemaCon will attract upwards of 5,000 motion picture professionals from all facets of the industry – from exhibition and distribution, to the equipment and concession areas – all on hand to celebrate the moviegoing experience and the cinema industry. From exclusive Hollywood product presentations highlighting a slate of upcoming films, to must-see premiere feature screenings, to the biggest stars, producers and directors, CinemaCon will help jumpstart the excitement and buzz that surrounds the summer season at the box office.
CinemaCon is delighted to have both the International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA) and National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) as its tradeshow partners. Cinemacon is also delighted to have as its official presenting sponsor, The Coca-Cola Company, one of the industry’s greatest and highly regarded and respected partners in the world of the movies. Additional information on CinemaCon, the Official Convention of NATO, can be found at www.cinemacon.com.
The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) is the largest exhibition trade organization in the world, representing more than 30,000 movie screens in all 50 states, and additional cinemas in 57 countries worldwide. NATO’s membership includes the largest cinema chains in the world and hundreds of independent theatre owners, too.
Heather Lewandoski
Rogers & Cowan
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Jessica Erskine
Rogers & Cowan
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