John Calkins

John Calkins is the Chief Corporate Development Officer at National CineMedia, a position held since February 2024, where responsibilities include leading business initiatives, product development, and corporate strategy. Prior to this role, John served as a Senior Advisor at McKinsey & Company and various consultancy and advisory positions, including CEO of ROW8, which launched a direct-to-consumer OTT movie service. Experience includes key leadership roles at AMC Theatres, IBM, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Warner Bros. Entertainment, focusing on corporate development, programming strategy, and digital innovation. John holds an MBA in Finance and Real Estate and a BA in Economics from Duke University.