Daniel Manwaring has been named CEO of Imax China, effective January 9 2023. He succeeds interim CEO Jiande Chen, who will return to his full-time role as vice chairman of Imax China.
Manwaring joins Imax from CAA where he led CAA China’s Motion Picture Group since 2018 after working with the company since 2012.
The executive has lived in China since 2006 and is fluent in Mandarin. He brings years of experience working with Chinese filmmakers as well as a financial background and has played a role in building financing and distribution entities in the region. He is married to Chinese filmmaker Zhang Mo, the daughter of Zhang Yimou.
“Across his successful, decade-long tenure at CAA, Daniel has proven very adept at fostering blockbuster Chinese filmmaking that connects with audiences — a talent that will serve Imax well as we strengthen our unique position at the center of the entertainment ecosystem in China,” said Imax CEO Rich Gelfond.
“Daniel’s expertise, creativity, and years of working with Chinese filmmakers, the China Film Bureau, and top film finance and distribution companies will be deeply valuable to Imax China as we look to grow our industry leadership in this powerful cinema market.”
“As a long-time believer in the power of movies and the irreplaceable magic of the theatrical experience, I am thrilled to join Rich and the team at Imax China to further expand this great business, foster new opportunities for growth and diversification, and deepen its connection with Chinese consumers,” said Manwaring.
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