Damian Keogh AM

Damian was appointed President and CEO of The HOYTS Group in January 2014, with responsibility for HOYTS Entertainment and Val Morgan Advertising. The HOYTS Group owns and operates 55 cinemas throughout Australia and New Zealand, with 483 screens.

As part of the Chinese-owned Wanda Group, Damian has overseen a dramatic re-investment program in the HOYTS cinema circuit. More than 80% of the circuit has been upgraded to powered recliner seats in every cinema. In the process HOYTS has grown market share and been recognised as the leader in cinema innovation in Australia. He has also overseen the rebranding and redesign of their premium cinema offering to LUX.

Previously Damian was CEO at Val Morgan from 2011 to 2014 and worked in media and marketing roles with Multi Channel Network and the Seven Network.

Damian currently serves on the boards of NACO (National Association of Cinema Operators) and Creative Content Australia. He was Chairman of the Cronulla Sharks NRL team from 2013 – 2017, including the club’s first premiership in 2016.

A former professional sportsman, he enjoyed a distinguished basketball career in the NBL and represented Australia on over 200 occasions in basketball including three Olympic Games.

He is married to former Olympic basketballer Maree White and they have four children.

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