Richard Gelfond
Chief Executive Officer, IMAX Corporation · Canada
Richard Gelfond is the CEO of IMAX Corporation. Gelfond is based in Canada. Gelfond was born in 1955 and educated at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law and Stony Brook University.
Richard Gelfond joined IMAX in 1994 and became sole Chief Executive Officer in 2009. He started his career as a law clerk and investment banker before co-founding an investment company that acquired IMAX. He holds a BA from Stony Brook University and a JD from Northwestern University School of Law.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage of Richard Gelfond has centered on his temporary medical leave for pneumonia treatment in March 2026, followed by reports on his return and commentary on IMAX's business operations and content strategy. In the months following his leave, Gelfond has addressed matters including the limited availability of 70mm IMAX screens for certain releases, company financial performance, and share sales, as well as participation in broader industry discussions about executive organizational structures.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- 1955
- Education
- Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, Stony Brook University
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Richard Gelfond: FAQ
- Who is Richard Gelfond?
- Richard Gelfond is the Chief Executive Officer of IMAX Corporation, based in Canada.
- What company does Richard Gelfond lead?
- Richard Gelfond is CEO of IMAX Corporation.
- Where was Richard Gelfond educated?
- Richard Gelfond studied at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, Stony Brook University.