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EXCLUSIVE: International cinema chain Vue has hired Ismar Matagic, former head of technology at Pret A Manger, as its new Chief Information Officer and appointed former Europarcs director Joost Ligthart as director in the Netherlands.
The company said today that Matagic will be responsible for "information technology and systems" within the cinema group. Prior to Pret A Manger, Ismar held senior roles at John Lewis as both head of insight and head of technology. He will join Vue on 9 September, reporting to Vue CEO and founder Tim Richards.
“I am delighted to welcome Ismar to Vue, whose great experience comes at just the right time for our business,” Richards said of Matagic. “2024 is a truly foundational year for us as we continue to refurbish, retire and expand our estate, invest in our digital toolset, accelerate our distribution plans and develop our AI planning capabilities. Ismar’s arrival will help ensure we are well positioned and ready for future growth and the opportunities that lie ahead.”
