Mitch Neuhauser to Retire After CinemaCon 2028; Matt Pollock Named Co-Managing Director
Cinema United says Mitch Neuhauser will step down after CinemaCon 2028, with Matt Pollock immediately becoming Co-Managing Director.
Cinema United announced that Mitch Neuhauser will retire following CinemaCon 2028, and that Matt Pollock will immediately become Co-Managing Director of CinemaCon. Pollock will begin transitioning into the lead position in 2028, according to the announcement.
The move sets up a long runway for the leadership change at the exhibition industry's flagship convention, with Pollock taking on an expanded role now while Neuhauser remains in place through the 2028 edition.
Neuhauser has overseen the growth of CinemaCon since 2009 and spearheaded the transition from ShoWest to CinemaCon in 2011. He joined NATO in 2009 and began his career in 1981 with the Sunshine Group Worldwide. In 2018, he received the Heart of Show Business Award from Variety of Southern California.
CinemaCon returned with an August 2021 edition as Covid eased, marking a key moment in the event's recent history under Neuhauser's leadership.
Deadline reported the announcement.
Quick answers
When will Mitch Neuhauser retire from CinemaCon?
Cinema United said Neuhauser will retire following CinemaCon 2028.
Who is becoming Co-Managing Director of CinemaCon?
Matt Pollock will immediately become Co-Managing Director of CinemaCon, and will begin transitioning into the lead position in 2028.
How long has Mitch Neuhauser overseen CinemaCon?
He has overseen the growth of CinemaCon since 2009 and spearheaded the transition from ShoWest to CinemaCon in 2011.