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Sean Gamble

President and Chief Executive Officer at Cinemark Holdings
Since January 1, 2022
Age
50 years
Education
Earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from Bucknell University.
Tenure
Joined CNK in August 2014 as CFO, was promoted to COO in January 2018 and President in July 2021, before being appointed President and CEO on January 1, 2022.

Also at Cinemark Holdings

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Melissa Thomas
Executive Vice President-Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
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Michael Cavalier
Executive Vice President - General Counsel and Business Affairs
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Valmir Fernandes
President of Cinemark International, L.L.C.

About

Sean Gamble is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in financial and operational leadership, having spent significant portions of his career at GE and Comcast before joining CNK.

Since joining CNK in August 2014, he has rapidly advanced through several key roles, demonstrating his capability in managing complex business challenges and strategic transitions.

Under his leadership as President and CEO since January 1, 2022, the organization has navigated industry transitions and implemented critical initiatives, reflecting his commitment to sustainable growth and operational excellence.

$CNK Performance Under Sean Gamble

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Cinemark Holdings, Inc. President July 28, 2021 – January 2022 Served as President prior to assuming the CEO role
Cinemark Holdings, Inc. Chief Operating Officer (COO) January 2018 – January 2022 Held the COO position until promotion to CEO
Cinemark Holdings, Inc. Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) August 2014 – January 2018 Served as EVP and CFO before transitioning to COO
Comcast Corporation Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Universal Pictures February 2009 – April 2014 Held leadership roles at NBCUniversal within Comcast
General Electric Company CFO of GE Oil & Gas Equipment May 2007 – January 2009 Held multiple senior leadership roles, including CFO at GE Oil & Gas Equipment

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2024
Component NameAmount ($USD)Payment ScheduleAdditional Details
Salary$936,000 2024 AnnualBase salary for 2024; increased by 4% from 2023 ($900,000)
Restricted Stock Awards$2,339,993 Granted February 2024Part of annual stock awards with no performance conditions
Annual Matching Contributions (401(K)/HSA)$21,950 2024 ContributionsIncludes company contributions to 401(K) and HSA
Life, Group and Disability Insurance Premiums$8,655 2024Premiums paid by the company
Dividends on Restricted Stock and Vested PSU$8,241 2024Dividends on restricted stock and vested PSU

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2024

Non-Equity Incentive Plan Bonus

MetricValueDetails
Bonus Amount ($USD)$2,995,200 Cash bonus earned for 2024, paid in Q1 2025 based on performance targets
Threshold ($USD)$748,800 Minimum performance level required
Target ($USD)$1,497,600 Base performance target
Maximum ($USD)$2,995,200 Cap payout based on performance
STIP Opportunity160% of base salary Reflects target performance percentage; threshold at 50% and maximum at 200% of target
Payment ScheduleQ1 2025 Bonus payout timing based on performance achievement

Performance Stock Units

MetricValueDetails
Grant DateFebruary 20, 2024 Grant date for PSUs
Grant Date Fair Value ($USD)$3,509,990 Fair value assigned to PSUs on the grant date
Grant Date Stock Price ($USD)$16.43 Stock price used for fair value calculation per share
Vesting Schedule3-year performance period; ends December 31, 2026; service period ends February 19, 2027 Vesting based on performance metrics over three years
Performance Metrics3-year cumulative Adjusted EBITDA & Cash Flows Metrics are equally weighted over fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026
Estimated Outcome150% of target Most likely performance outcome based on achievement levels
Share ConversionMax: ~1.15, Target: ~0.57, Threshold: ~0.28 shares per PSU Conversion ratios for share issuance under various performance outcomes