July 13 (Reuters) - Cineworld Group (CINE.L) said on Thursday Eduardo Acuna, who runs the Americas operations of Mexican theatre operator Cinepolis, will become its CEO when the company emerges from bankruptcy proceedings, expected this month.
The group, which filed for U.S. bankruptcy protection in September, said lenders had agreed to appoint Acuna as CEO of the newly formed parent company after its restructuring plan becomes effective.
Cineworld had faced discontent from shareholders over executive pay in 2021, including bonuses to the CEO and his brother and deputy chief Israel Greidinger.
Acuna, who has been with Cinepolis since 2005, previously held roles at McKinsey and Co and Goldman Sachs.
Cineworld added that it "understands that a selection process for the remaining members of the new company's board is ongoing".
Persons:
Eduardo Acuna, Acuna, Eric Foss, Mooky Greidinger, Greidinger, Cineworld, Israel Greidinger, Goldman Sachs, Eva Mathews, Yadarisa, Shinjini
Organizations:
Cineworld, U.S, Pepsi, Cinema City, Regal Entertainment, Financial Times, McKinsey, Thomson
Locations:
London, Britain, U.S, British, Bengaluru