AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. has announced the retirement of Kevin Connor, the Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary, effective March 13, 2025, after 23 years of service to the company. Edwin Gladbach, Vice President, Legal, has been appointed as Vice President, Interim General Counsel, and Secretary. The long-term general counsel position will be decided later in the year, with both internal and external candidates being considered.
During Connor's tenure, he oversaw significant milestones, including AMC's 2006 merger with Loews Cineplex Entertainment, its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange in 2013, and the acquisitions of Odeon/UCI Cinemas, Nordic Cinemas Group, and Carmike Cinemas in 2016/2017. He also played a pivotal role in guiding AMC during its recovery from the pandemic in the 2020s.
Gladbach, who has been with the company since 2009, is being considered for the long-term general counsel position.
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. is the largest movie exhibition company in the United States, Europe, and globally, with approximately 900 theaters and 10,000 screens worldwide. In 2023, AMC launched AMC Theatres Distribution with successful releases such as Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour and Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé. AMC Theatres Distribution expects to release more concert films with leading musical artists in the years ahead. Today the company's shares have moved 2.0% to a price of $3.55. For the full picture, make sure to review AMC Entertainment's 8-K report.
