Overview

• The renewal keeps O’Leary at the helm of the exhibition trade group formerly known as NATO through the end of the decade.
• Since joining in 2023, he helped rebrand the organization to Cinema United and advanced governance changes to include mid-sized chains and independent cinemas.
• Cinema United points to a recent report showing more than $1.5 billion in U.S. theater reinvestment over the past 12 months.
• Board chair Mike Bowers praised O’Leary’s industry and Capitol Hill experience, calling him a tireless advocate for exhibitors.
• The group says it will spotlight “Innovation and Experiences” at next spring’s CinemaCon as part of its “Next Great Era of Cinema” focus.