Starwood Hotels names Mangas as CEO as interim boss moves on

As a life-long movie fan myself, I am looking forward to winning with this team and unbelievable our guests.' About AMC Theatres AMC (NYSE:AMC) is the guest experience leader with 348 locations and 4,937 screens located primarily in the United States.

He succeeds Craig Ramsey, who has led AMC on an interim basis since Lopez left in August to run the hotel chain Extended Stay America. Ramsey will remain AMC's Chief Financial Officer, and will report directly to Aron.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts has named Thomas B. Mangas as its new chief executive officer, effective December 31, 2015, the company announced Tuesday.

Aron comes to AMC from Starwood Hotels and Resorts.

Aron will become its CEO on January 4, AMC says this morning.

Marriott's acquisition of Starwood is scheduled to be completed by mid-2016.

The past three years have been momentous ones for AMC.

Dalian Wanda acquired AMC in 2012 for $2.6 billion. He will also serve as a member of the company's board of directors.

Entertainment Holdings Inc., hired Adam M. Aron as chief executive and president, the movie- theatre company said.

Aron, in turn, said he saw room to build upon AMC's push into theater enhancements such as leather recliners, expanded food service, in-complex bars and other amenities at many AMC sites.

In a statement of his own, Aron called his experience leading Starwood a "privilege". His previous positions include CEO and co-owner of the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers basketball team (2011-2013);chairman of Vail Resorts (1996-2006); president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line (1993-1996);senior VP of marketing of United Airlines (1990-1993), and senior VP of Hyatt Hotels Corp. AMC is an innovator in the theatrical exhibition industry and continues today by delivering more comfort and convenience, enhanced food & beverage, greater engagement and loyalty, premium sight & sound, and targeted programming.

Aron also said he was intrigued with the opportunity to "partner with other entities in the Wanda Group", which has an assortment of businesses in China beyond its theater chain there. Entertainment is about to find out.