Larry T. O'Reilly Biography
Larry T. O'Reilly
Executive Vice President, Theatre Development
IMAX Corporation
Larry O’Reilly became Executive Vice President, IMAX Theatre Development in September 2004. Located in Toronto, Mr. O’Reilly oversees all aspects of theatre sales and marketing for IMAX, as well as the development, design and installation of IMAX® theatres. In this role, Mr. O’Reilly leads the team focused on generating new business opportunities for IMAX and growing the IMAX theatre network, including the introduction of IMAX’s new, proprietary, digital projection based delivery system.
Larry O’Reilly joined IMAX in 1994 as Sales Manager, Film Distribution, and during his time with the Company, has served in a wide range of business development roles. Mr. O’Reilly has held diverse responsibilities ranging from film financing to heading the Company’s strategic partnership effort. He has also been instrumental in the evolution of IMAX’s sales strategy and secured some of the largest theatre contracts in the Corporation’s history, including a 100-theatre joint venture agreement with AMC Entertainment, and other multiple theatre agreements with Regal Entertainment Group, Cineplex Galaxy and Cinemark USA.
Prior to joining IMAX, Mr. O’Reilly developed and managed the National Sales and Marketing organization of a major US manufacturer, and worked as a consultant in the Executive Search industry. Mr. O'Reilly is a graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University, where he studied Political Science and Business Administration.
NOTE: IMAX Corporation is one of the world's leading digital entertainment and technology companies. The worldwide IMAX network is among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event Hollywood films around the globe, with IMAX theatres delivering the world's best cinematic presentations using proprietary IMAX, IMAX(r) 3D, and IMAX DMR(r) technology. IMAX's renowned projectors and new digital systems display crystal-clear images on the world's biggest screens. The digital system being developed by IMAX is configured for an IMAX MPX-style auditorium, which is designed specifically to enable multiplex operators to more cost effectively enter into the IMAX theatre business. The IMAX brand is recognized throughout the world for extraordinary and immersive entertainment experiences for consumers. As of September 30, 2007, there were 296 IMAX theatres operating in 40 countries.