Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has hired former Starbucks executive Shelli Taylor as chief executive officer, effective Friday. Taylor spent nearly two decades at the coffee chain and most recently served…
Taylor spent nearly two decades at the coffee chain and most recently served as president of United Planet Fitness Partners, overseeing over 169 facilities across the country.will assume a new role as executive chairman, leading the board of directors, and continuing to guide and develop initiatives for Alamo Drafthouse, sister company Mondo and genre festival Fantastic Fest.
“Alamo Drafthouse is the only leadership role I’ve ever known,” he added. “I am in awe of the depth and breadth of Shelli’s leadership and brand growth experience. I am excited to partner with her to rise from the current challenges that our industry faces and continue to drive towards our company vision, to be the best damn cinema that has ever or will ever exist.”
Austin-based Alamo closed down its 41 locations in mid-March because of global health crisis. The chain, which was founded in Austin in 1997, opened its first Los Angeles location last year. Alamo specializes in unique programming, combining independent and blockbuster films, as well as classics and “hard-to-find” cult favorites.
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