Vista appoints global cinema executive as new Board member

Vista appoints global cinema executive as new Board member

27 October 2010
New Zealand

Vista Entertainment Solutions today announced the appointment of Kirk Senior, former CEO of Village Cinemas, to its Board of Directors as Executive Chairman.

Vista CEO, Murray Holdaway, says that Mr Senior’s appointment is a significant one for the company – which develops and supplies cinema management software worldwide – due to his experience as a highly successful senior executive in the global cinema industry.

“We are very pleased to have access to Kirk’s unparalleled international network, grown through experience in opening cinemas in more than 20 markets around the world, including Asia-Pacific, Europe, South America and the USA,” says Mr Holdaway.

“His vast knowledge and experience in business development and creating long term shareholder value will be vital for enhancing our performance in global markets and providing ongoing support for our ambitious aspirations for global growth.”

Mr Senior says that he is delighted to be able to serve on the Board, and is looking forward to helping Vista with it's next exciting phase and beyond.

“Vista has already made significant achievements in developing its business. It is ideally positioned for significant growth with it's leading entertainment software and excellent management team. I’m extremely enthusiastic about this opportunity to work with the Board and management in developing and implementing the Vista strategic vision.”

The appointment is a further important milestone in the development of Vista which earlier this year saw it buy out the 50 percent stake in the company previously held by SKYCITY.

About Vista

Vista is a world leader in cinema management software, with installations in over 45 countries including the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Mexico, India and Australia. The Vista software is used by a range of exhibitors from single screen independent cinemas to circuits with more than 200 sites and 1,000 screens. Vista is available in English, Chinese, Spanish, French and Portuguese, with other languages supplied on request.

Vista is a highly flexible product having been developed with the needs of the worldwide exhibition community in mind. Vista’s extensive product line covers Box Office, Concessions, Back Office, Online Ticket Sales and full Home Office function. The advanced functionality, proven reliability, as well as clean look and feel, have made Vista a leader in the cinema ticketing and concessions software market.

More information on Vista is available at www.vista.co.nz