’s communications and media relations strategy, which is to promote the theatrical industry as the leading out-of-home experience for current and future generations. He’ll also work to raise awareness of exhibition’s critical role in the entertainment industry’s success and help map its future, such as promoting the results of exhibition’s recent $2.2 billion commitment to modernize and upgrade theaters of all sizes over the next three years.
“We were so impressed with Andrew’s drive and strategic know-how in navigating today’s ever-evolving media landscape,” O’Leary said in a statement. “Andrew will be invaluable to ensuring that exhibition is a part of the on-going conversation about the future of filmed entertainment.” Added Stewart, “For me, storytelling is at the heart of communications, so the opportunity to join a venerable organization such as NATO, to tell their story on behalf of the exhibition community, is nothing short of perfect,” Stewart said. “I couldn’t be more excited to roll up my sleeves and roll back the curtain in telling this next chapter in the theatrical exhibition story.”
Most recently, Stewart served as a vice president at 42West, where he led the Los Angeles-based team for the company’s Strategic Communications Division, working on a wide range of clientele across industries, including entertainment, gaming, technology, social impact, as well as crisis communications and issues management. Prior to that, he served in various communications roles for Participant and IMAX Corporation.