Kevin Connor Announces Retirement from AMC After Decades of Service

Portfolio - People | Feb 18, 2025 | EIN

Kevin Connor, a long-standing general counsel and corporate secretary of AMC Entertainment Holdings, has announced his retirement effective March 13 after more than 20 years with the company. Connor has been a pivotal legal figure in AMC’s major transactions, including its merger with Loews Cineplex Entertainment in 2006 and the acquisitions of Odeon/UCI Cinemas, Nordic Cinemas Group, and Carmike Cinemas. In the interim, Edwin Gladbach, who serves as AMC's vice president for legal, will assume the role of general counsel and corporate secretary. AMC plans to conduct a comprehensive search for Connor's permanent successor, considering both internal and external candidates. CEO Adam Aron acknowledged Connor's significant contributions to AMC during his tenure.

Sectors

  • Entertainment
  • Legal Services

Geography

  • United States – AMC Entertainment Holdings is based in the United States, and the news about its executive changes is relevant to its operations predominantly within this geography.

Industry

  • Entertainment – The article focuses on AMC Entertainment Holdings, a major player in the cinema and entertainment industry.
  • Legal Services – The central theme revolves around the role of the general counsel, highlighting the importance of legal support in corporate operations.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    Kevin ConnorOutgoing General CounselPeopleSenior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary of AMC Entertainment Holdings, retiring after a long tenure.
    Edwin GladbachInterim General CounselPeopleVice President for Legal at AMC, appointed as interim General Counsel following Kevin Connor's retirement.
    Adam AronCEOPeopleChairman and CEO of AMC Entertainment Holdings, commenting on Kevin Connor's retirement.
    AMC Entertainment HoldingsCompanyCompanyA major movie theater chain undergoing a leadership transition within its legal department.
    Interstate Bakeries CorporationFormer EmployerCompanyEdwin Gladbach's former employer where he served as senior counsel.
    Shook, Hardy & BaconLaw FirmCompanyA law firm where Edwin Gladbach was previously employed as an attorney.