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    Sean Gamble

    President and Chief Executive Officer at Cinemark Holdings Inc
    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 Inc

    MT
    Melissa Thomas
    Executive Vice President-Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
    MC
    Michael Cavalier
    Executive Vice President - General Counsel and Business Affairs
    VF
    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