( BW)(IWERKS-ENTERTAINMENT)(IWRK) Iwerks Entertainment names former
Caesars World executive Bruce C. Hinckley as CFO
Business & Entertainment Editors
BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 23, 1996--Roy A. Wright,
Iwerks Entertainment co-chairman and chief executive officer, Monday
announced the appointment of Bruce C. Hinckley, 49, to the position
of chief financial officer of the multisensory-attractions leader.
Hinckley's appointment is effective immediately.
As chief accounting officer for more than 10 years of Caesars
World Inc., a gaming and hospitality company with revenues in excess
of $1.4 billion and approximately 10,000 employees, Hinckley has
diversified international and domestic financial-management and
accounting experience. Caesars World was acquired last year by ITT
Corp.
``Bruce's experience at Caesars World and his prior career posts
as CFO with other midsize and small companies makes him the ideal
candidate for Iwerks,'' said Wright. ``I am impressed by his
strategic insight and team-oriented attitude. The entire Iwerks team
welcomes Bruce's contributions to our continued quest to chart new
territories in quality family entertainment.''
``In my 13 years in the gaming and leisure industry, I have seen
the power of Iwerks attractions,'' said Hinckley. ``I look forward
to joining Roy's team and helping to raise the Iwerks brand to new
levels.''
Burbank-based Iwerks Entertainment is one of the world's leading
producers of high-tech, multisensory experiences such as ride
simulation; 2D and 3D giant-screen theaters; 360-degree video dance
clubs; interactive, virtual-reality theaters; and other immersive
attractions. Serving prestigious entertainment, information and
marketing providers, Iwerks attractions can be found worldwide at:
location-based entertainment centers, amusement parks, family
entertainment centers, shopping centers, casinos, resorts, nightclubs,
restaurants, museums, fairs, festivals ... and just about any place
where the public's demand for excitement and total-body entertainment
is satisfied by an Iwerks experience.
Forward-Looking Statement Disclosure
Iwerks Entertainment's common stock is traded on the Nasdaq
National Market under the symbol IWRK. With exception of the
historical information, the matters discussed above include
forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. The
important factors that could cause actual results to differ from
those indicated in the forward-looking statements are discussed in
the company's recent filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on Form 8-K, 10-Q and 10-K.
-0-
NOTE TO EDITORS: For this company's past news releases, go to
businesswire.com.
|
