AMC says Aron to continue as theater chain's CEO after minor stroke
AMC Entertainment announced that CEO Adam Aron will continue in his role after suffering a minor stroke on November 17. Aron, 71, has resumed his duties and is undergoing speech therapy, with a full recovery expected. The company stated there is no cognitive impairment affecting his performance. AMC issued the statement to prevent speculation about his health and will not comment further on his recovery.
Dec 4 (Reuters) - Theater chain AMC Entertainment (AMC.N) said on Thursday that chief executive officer Adam Aron will continue in his role after suffering a minor stroke last month.
Aron, 71, had a stroke on November 17 in London, the company said, adding that he has been working full time following his release from the hospital.
Aron has resumed his duties as chairman, CEO and president. There was no indication of loss of cognitive function related to his ability to process complex information, his memory, or his written communications, the company added.
He did, however, experience an initial slurring of speech. Aron has started speech therapy and is expected to make a full recovery, AMC said.
He returned to the United States to attend the world premiere of James Cameron’s “Avatar: Fire and Ash” in Los Angeles on Monday.
“Mr. Aron and the Company thought it wisest to issue this fulsome statement to proactively dispel any conjecture that might arise during any of his public or private appearances,” AMC said.
“AMC does not plan to comment further on his recovery.”
