Fatima Djoumer Appointed CEO of Europa Cinemas As Long-Time Head Claude-Eric Poiroux Steps Down
deadline.comFatima Djoumer has been appointed General Director of independent exhibitor network Europa Cinemas, replacing Claude-Eric Poiroux who is stepping down after 30 years in the role.
Poiroux has been awarded the title of Honorary President in recognition of his work in building the network, which today represents 3,060 screens in 744 cities in 38 countries, which collectively pull in 83 million admissions every year.
Djoumer, who was previously COO of the network, said Poiroux has been seminal in the development of Europa Cinema over the years. “The whole network will always owe a debt of gratitude to Claude-Eric whose vision has allowed us to build such an extensive and diverse network,” she said. “Europa Cinemas’ core belief is that cinemas are essential to the future of film.
Our network is constantly finding innovative ways to enhance its role in the film ecosystem and to building audiences.” Additionally, a new steering committee was also announced.
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