Boat Rocker Media appoints Cineplex CEO Ellis Jacob to its board

TORONTO — Independent entertainment company Boat Rocker Media announced today the appointment of Ellis Jacob, president and CEO of Cineplex Inc., as an independent director to its board, effective today. “We are thrilled to welcome Ellis to the Boat Rocker board,” said David Fortier and Ivan Schneeberg, co-executive chairmen of Boat Rocker Media and co-chairmen of Boat Rocker Studios, in a press release. “His extensive public company, M&A, integration, and overall entertainment industry expertise will be invaluable as we execute on our growth strategy. Adding a new, independent board member ensures we have an increasingly diverse range of viewpoints and skill sets to...