IMAX China Holding, Inc. announced the appointment of Edwin Tan as Chief Executive Officer of IMAX China, effective December 9, 2019. In his role, Tan will assume all oversight and executive responsibilities for IMAX China, which continues to drive record box office and strong theatre network growth in 2019. He will report directly to the Board of IMAX China.

Tan brings decades of global leadership experience to the role across entertainment, exhibition and event services industries, having most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of the China operations of Messe Muenchen, a top ten exhibition company globally. Jiande Chen, IMAX China's first-ever CEO, who has served in the leadership role since 2011, will step into the new role of Vice Chairman, IMAX China. Chen will continue to provide key strategic guidance for the company, with a focus on government and industry relations.

Tan joins IMAX China during a significant period of growth, including box office performance and a rapidly expanding network that already comprises more than 660 commercial theatres in Greater China. Through the recent National Day holiday period ending October 7, mainland China box office is up 30% in local currency terms year-to-date. Most recently, Tan served as Chief Executive Officer of the China operations of Messe Muenchen since 2017, leading the company through a successful acquisition and engaging in strategic planning that significantly increased the company's financial results.

Prior to Messe Muenchen, Tan was President at Wanda Studios where he helped develop the model for its movie and content business in its early stages. Previously, Tan held several leadership roles at the exhibition company Reed Exhibitions, including Chief Operating Officer of Reed China where he developed the overall businesses and managed its transformation into a digital company. Before Reed, he led the successful global expansion of manufacturer SNP Corporation.