Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has selected Heather Morgan as the newly appointed Chief of Staff and Strategy, who reports to CEO Shelley Taylor and is tasked with “developing and implementing key strategic programs to move the organization forward.”
Morgan was most recently Vice President of Content and Programming at Harkins Theaters and previously was Vice President of Partnership and Film Finance at AMC Theaters Studio. He joins the Alamo as it expands, recently announcing the addition of seven new theaters across the country.
His mandate includes promoting corporate culture and building infrastructure to make each place unique “but relevant to the local community while improving the overall economy”; Strengthen and redefine relationships with exhibitors; And the ways the network can expand to support the film community, especially the emergence of new voices.
“We have been incredibly fortunate to have Heather Morgan on our team of unique, creative and highly talented people who share our passion for film, entertainment and food,” said Taylor. “It offers extensive experience in the exhibition industry, which is vital as we expand our presence in theaters across the country, reach new markets and strive to be the best theater that has ever been or will ever be.”
Morgan has been a frequent consultant to the exhibit industry on workforce-related issues, including leadership development, employee engagement, and organizational culture, including training for the National Association of Theater Owners. He has a PhD in Industrial / Organizational Psychology, a field that studies human behavior in the workplace.
She is also president of the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation (the first woman in the role).
“The Alamo Drafthouse brand is synonymous with the kind of thoughtful thinking that takes our industry to new heights and delivers the experience of a disrespectful and fanatical filmmaking level,” said Morgan. “I am absolutely thrilled to join this cult film institution and be part of their fantastic vision for the future.”
Source: Deadline
I am Anne Johnson and I work as an author at the Fashion Vibes. My main area of expertise is beauty related news, but I also have experience in covering other types of stories like entertainment, lifestyle, and health topics. With my years of experience in writing for various publications, I have built strong relationships with many industry insiders. My passion for journalism has enabled me to stay on top of the latest trends and changes in the world of beauty.
