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Charles Rivkin to Continue as MPA CEO and Chairman for Third Term

Under Rivkin's leadership, the MPA has expanded globally, boosted anti-piracy efforts, and secured significant production incentives.

  • Charles Rivkin's contract as CEO and chairman of the Motion Picture Association (MPA) has been extended for a third term, making him the longest running head of the organization since Jack Valenti.
  • Under Rivkin's leadership, the MPA has grown its global operations, now operating in almost 20 countries, and has expanded its anti-piracy efforts.
  • Rivkin has led initiatives such as the Streaming Innovation Alliance and the anti-piracy coalition Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment.
  • In 2023, the MPA worked with local coalitions in the U.S. to secure almost $8 billion in new budget allocations for production incentives, creating thousands of middle-class jobs and boosting local economies.
  • Rivkin also played a key role in securing a flexible framework in the Online Streaming Act in Canada, ensuring global streamers will not be held to the same obligations as traditional broadcasters.
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