Mark Zoradi served as the CEO of Cinemark Holdings, Inc. from August 2015 until December 2021. With a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, he has a solid foundation for leading a major entertainment company. Before joining Cinemark, he worked at...

Mark Zoradi served as the CEO of Cinemark Holdings, Inc. from August 2015 until December 2021. With a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, he has a solid foundation for leading a major entertainment company. Before joining Cinemark, he worked at DreamWorks Animation and various roles at The Walt Disney Company where he had extensive experience in film distribution and marketing. During his time at Cinemark, Zoradi oversaw significant changes and adaptations in a challenging market, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic that impacted the entire cinema industry. In 2021, his total compensation reached over $7.5 million, greatly bolstered by a substantial stock grant that reflected the company’s performance. He retired from his CEO role with a wealth of knowledge about the film exhibition industry and leaves behind a legacy of navigating tough times in entertainment. His focus was always on aligning the company’s strategies with current trends in the market.

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Mark Zoradi

Ex-CEO of Cinemark Holdings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Field of Expertise

Media & Entertainment - Entertainment

Sector of Economy

Communication Services

Born

January 1, 1960 - 65 years ago

CEO of Cinemark Holdings for

6 years 4 months (Aug 2015 - Dec 2021)

Previous Experience

Chief Operating Officer of Dreamworks Animation, President of Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Group

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Mark Zoradi

Holdings

See how much did Mark Zoradi make over time.

At the peak of his wealth with Cinemark, Mark Zoradi's holdings significantly included 209,424 restricted shares granted in February 2021, valued around $4.4 million at the time of grant. His stock holdings showed a diverse stake in Cinemark, reflective of...

At the peak of his wealth with Cinemark, Mark Zoradi's holdings significantly included 209,424 restricted shares granted in February 2021, valued around $4.4 million at the time of grant. His stock holdings showed a diverse stake in Cinemark, reflective of his commitment to the company's growth. The value of his total compensation for 2021 surpassed $7.5 million. While specific numbers fluctuated, his financial interests were aligned with Cinemark's progress, particularly during a transformative period for the cinema industry. In 2020, he faced a challenging year receiving a total of just $682,142, which highlights the drastic variations due to the pandemic. Throughout his tenure, Zoradi's trading patterns suggested confidence in the company, but the market’s volatility impacted the potential value of his holdings as the industry faced unprecedented shifts.

Mar 18, 2025

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shares

CNK @ $25.01

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shares

NCMI @ $5.75

Total Stock Sold

$32.50K

CNK

$32.50K

2,000 CNK shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Mark Zoradi didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra CNK2,000 shares worth $25.58K.
This is -21.29% and $6.92K less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Mark Zoradi.

CNK

7,364 shares

CNK

Jun 14, 2024

Received

CNK

7,867 shares

CNK

Jun 15, 2023

Received

CNK

8,406 shares

CNK

Jun 15, 2022

Received

CNK

209,424 shares

CNK

Feb 19, 2021

Received

CNK

65,684 shares

CNK

Dec 15, 2020

Received

CNK

$32.34K

CNK at $16.17/share

Dec 11, 2020

Sale

CNK

29,891 shares

CNK

Aug 19, 2020

Received

CNK

$211.60K

CNK at $10.58/share

Mar 16, 2020

Purchase

CNK

$530.67K

CNK at $26.53/share

Feb 25, 2020

Purchase

CNK

216,808 shares

CNK

Feb 19, 2020

Received

Compensation History

See how much did Mark Zoradi make over time.

Mark Zoradi's compensation over his tenure as CEO of Cinemark Holdings varied greatly due in part to changing company performance. In 2021, Zoradi earned a total package of $7,553,272, which included a base salary of $1.1 million, a bonus of $1.7 million due to the company’s strong performance recovery, and significant stock grants. In contrast, his 2020 compensation sharply dropped to $682,142 as the pandemic substantially affected revenue and performance metrics, eliminating bonuses. During 2019, his earnings were around $6.3 million, reflecting a steady growth trajectory before the pandemic hit. His overall compensation strategy seemed to be closely tied to Cinemark's financial success and market challenges, which is common for CEOs in volatile industries.

Year

2021

Total Compensation

$3.15M

Salary

$1.10M

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy is designed to attract, motivate, reward, and retain high caliber talent, aligning executive compensation with company performance and stockholder interests.

Bonus

$1.72M

Board Justification

The cash bonus earned for 2021 was based on the company's performance metrics, with a payout of 125% of the target bonus amount due to significant outperformance.

Other

$334.52K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes life, group, and disability insurance premiums, dividends paid on restricted stock, and a personal expense allowance.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 Restricted Stock)

Board Justification

No stock grants were vested in 2021 as all stock awards were granted in previous years and vested upon retirement.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for the CEO's compensation in 2021 were based on the company's financial performance and strategic objectives.

Other Cinemark Holdings CEOs

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Timothy C. Warner

Ex-CEO of Cinemark Holdings

February 2012 - August 2015

Sean Gamble

CEO of Cinemark Holdings

January 2022 - Present