Why Skills-First Leadership Is Replacing the Ivy League Playbook in the C-Suite
05/23/2025
No Comments
The old prestige pyramid—where Ivy League degrees and blue-chip consulting backgrounds paved the way to the CEO seat—is cracking.
July 21, 2021: -AMC Entertainment, the world’s largest cinema chain, adds two more Los Angeles locations to its roster.
On Monday, the company said that it was taking over the leases of the 14-screen cinema at The Grove shopping complex in the Fairfax neighborhood and the 18-screen location at Americana at Brand in Glendale.
Both places were operated by Pacific Theatres and are owned by Caruso, the real estate company.
In April, Decurion owned the Pacific Theatre and ArcLight Cinema chains, said it would not reopen its 17 locations. AMC has collected above $1.6 billion in cash from stock sales. It had disclosed that it was looking at several of old leases of Decurion, looking for locations that had strong ticket sales before the pandemic.
In 2018, The Grove theater was the second-highest-grossing cinema, and the Americana was the fifth-highest-grossing cinema in the Los Angeles area. In August, AMC is most likely to reopen these theaters.
“These two theaters each are located in world-class lifestyle centers offering the best in retail, dining, and entertainment options,” AMC CEO Adam Aron said on Monday.
“Each was conceived and is run by Caruso,” he added.
Expanding AMC’s footprint has always been at the heart of Aron’s strategy. Aron acquired Carmike, Odeon, and Nordic shortly after taking the role of CEO in 2015.
The company shares were down modestly after Monday’s closing bell but are down more than 40% over the previous month. The price of the company’s stock has been cut in half from its peak of $72.62, which was hit in early June of 2021. The wild swings came as the name was swept into the Reddit investing craze and other “meme” stocks like GameStop and Bed Bath & Beyond.
The old prestige pyramid—where Ivy League degrees and blue-chip consulting backgrounds paved the way to the CEO seat—is cracking.
Loud leaders once ruled the boardroom. Charisma was currency. Big talk drove big valuations.
But the CEOs who make history in downturns aren’t the ones with the deepest cuts
Companies invest millions in leadership development, yet many of their best executives leave within a few years. Why?
The most successful business leaders don’t just identify gaps in the market; they anticipate future needs before anyone else.
With technological advancements, shifting consumer expectations, and global interconnectedness, the role of business leaders
The Fort McMurray First Nation Group of Companies is the wholly owned business entity of Fort McMurray 468 First Nation. It was established in 1987 as Christina River Enterprises, and the organization rebranded as FMFN Group in 2021. Providing Construction, Custodial, Petro-Canada Fuel & Convenience Store, and Transportation services to a broad portfolio of customers, the Group of Companies is creating financial stability and prosperity for the Nation.
Maushum Basu is a visionary leader who inspires his team with a clear, compelling purpose. Unafraid to take calculated risks, he understands that growth often stems from change and innovation. His deep commitment to both Airia Brands, Inc.
When speaking with Martin Paquette, one thing is immediately apparent: he’s honest. His transparency is refreshing. While many shy away from such vulnerability, Paquette sees it as a force to reckon with. The incredible emotional intelligence speaks to years of looking within—it’s also what allows him to acknowledge his mistakes gracefully and use them as opportunities to innovate.
Marina Charriere, CEO of Star Drug Testing Services, Star Drug Testing Services (Windsor Park), and First Defence Face Masks go hand in hand. Star is a drug and alcohol testing facility, and First D F M is a face mask company.
Leave us a message
Subscribe
Fill the form our team will contact you
Advertise with us
Fill the form our team will contact you
