– USA, NY – IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced the appointments of Gail Berman and Jen Wong to its Board of Directors.
“As we continue to diversify and grow the IMAX business across platforms and around the world, we continue to bring new expertise onto our Board and both Gail and Jen have deep, proven experience across the media and entertainment landscape. Gail is one of the most successful and respected executives in the entertainment, and her expertise will be valuable as we look to strengthen further our partnerships with studios and filmmakers around the world while bringing new experiences into IMAX. Jen has built and scaled some of the most recognizable digital media brands in the world, and her guidance and insights will help further our expansion of IMAX technology across platforms and screens,” said CEO, Rich Gelfond.
About Gail Berman
An award-winning executive with a diverse career across film, television, digital media, and Broadway, Gail Berman is currently Chair and CEO of the production studio The Jackal Group.
Gail Berman said: “As our industry continues to address historic disruption, IMAX has proven itself to be a mission-critical entertainment brand, a partner to talent and filmmakers, and a portal to exceptional entertainment experiences. I look forward to joining Rich Gelfond and my other board members to contribute to the next generation of the IMAX story.”
Gail Berman is recognized as one of the most prolific content creators in entertainment, having launched award-winning properties for television, film, digital, and the Broadway stage. As the Chair and CEO of The Jackal Group, she oversees the production studio’s slate across scripted and unscripted television, feature films, and commercial theater. The company’s feature film projects include Baz Luhrmann’s Academy Award®-nominated “Elvis”, MGM’s “The Addams Family 2”, and the forthcoming Terry McMillan adaptation “I Almost Forgot About You” with NBC/Universal. Among many other TV projects in active development, Berman is an executive producer of the current hit Netflix series “Wednesday”.
Before The Jackal Group, Gail Berman was co-founder and co-owner of BermanBraun, a multiplatform media production company. Earlier, Berman was President of Paramount Pictures, where she oversaw the studio’s film slate and President of Entertainment for Fox Broadcasting Company. Among the many honors she’s received throughout her career, Berman has been named among Fortune’s 50 Most Powerful Women in America and Forbes’ 100 Most Powerful Women in the World. Berman served as President of the Producers Guild of America from 2018 – 2022.
About Jen Wong
Jen Wong is a celebrated business leader currently COO of Reddit and has led digital sales and strategy across global media firms including PopSugar and AOL, as well as Time Inc., where she served as COO and President of Digital.
Jen Wong commented: “IMAX is a unique company that sits at the heart of technology and entertainment. It’s a household brand with global recognition, beloved by many. I am thrilled to join Rich Gelfond and the Board of Directors to continue building this legacy.”
Jen Wong has deep expertise across the media industry, with a focus on building successful consumer digital businesses for leading global media portfolios and brands, including Time Inc., PopSugar, and AOL. Wong has been COO of Reddit since 2018 and in her role oversees business strategy and growth for the global community and discussion platform. During her tenure, Jen has led the growth of Reddit’s advertising business, evolved the platform’s content and advertising policies, and expanded the brand and company to international markets including the UK, France, Germany, Australia, and Canada.
Before this, Jen Wong served as COO and President of Digital at Time Inc., where she led the consumer and digital businesses for some of the world’s leading media brands, such as People, Fortune, Time, Real Simple, Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, across digital advertising, video, paid consumer services, and licensing. Wong also served as CBO at PopSugar SVP General Manager of Lifestyle and Global Head of Business Operations at AOL.
An influential and highly visible executive across the digital media industry, Wong was number one on Fast Company’s 2022 Queer 50 list. She also serves on the boards of consumer banking firm Discover Financial Services, mobile ad tech company Marfeel Solutions, and nonprofit organization the Ad Council.
About IMAX Corporation
IMAX, an innovator in entertainment technology, combines proprietary software, architecture, and equipment to create experiences that take you beyond the edge of your seat to a world you’ve never imagined. Top filmmakers and studios are utilizing IMAX systems to connect with audiences in extraordinary ways, making IMAX’s network among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event films around the globe. Streaming technology company SSIMWAVE, an IMAX subsidiary, is a leader in AI-driven video quality solutions for media and entertainment companies.
IMAX is headquartered in New York, Toronto, and Los Angeles, with additional offices in London, Dublin, Tokyo, and Shanghai. As of December 31, 2022, there were 1,716 IMAX systems (1,633 commercial multiplexes, 12 commercial destinations, 71 institutional) operating in 87 countries and territories. Shares of IMAX China Holding, Inc., a subsidiary of IMAX Corporation, trade on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code “1970.”
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