Biography

Robert Lister joined the Company in May 1999 as Senior Vice President, Legal Affairs and General Counsel and currently serves as Chief Legal Officer and Senior Executive Vice President. Mr. Lister is also serving as the Company’s interim PEO from April 16, 2026 until May 1, 2026, following which Mr. Gelfond will resume the role of PEO. Mr. Lister has held numerous positions at the Company, including Chief Legal Officer and Chief Business Development Officer, Senior Executive Vice President and General Counsel and Executive Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs, Corporate Communications and General Counsel. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Lister was Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Clearview Cinemas, a film exhibitor, from March 1998 until his employment with the Company. From 1996 to 1998, Mr. Lister served as an associate general counsel of Merit Behavioral Care Corporation, a behavioral healthcare company.

Mr. Lister serves on the board of directors of IMAX China. Mr. Lister is a member of the New York State Bar Association.