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Business Daily meets: Cinema boss Tim Richards
Jun 27, 2024
Meet Tim Richards, CEO of Vue International, who started as a high school dropout chasing a snowsports career. He shares the challenges of building Europe's largest cinema chain in his garage, navigating through the Covid pandemic and Hollywood strikes. Tim discusses his love for movies, especially horror and foreign films, highlighting 'Apocalypse Now' as a favorite.
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- Tim Richards' journey from high school dropout to cinema chain CEO exemplifies resilience and entrepreneurial spirit.
- Vue International's successful adaptation during the pandemic crisis demonstrates the importance of strategic restructuring.
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Tim Richards' Journey to Building View International Cinemas
Tim Richards, founder and CEO of View International, transitioned from being a high school dropout with aspirations in skiing to establishing a successful cinema chain operating in eight European countries. Despite facing initial rejections and challenges, his entrepreneurial spirit, inherited from his family, led him to create Vue by acquiring state-of-the-art cinemas in the UK. His perseverance through setbacks, including surviving the closure of cinemas during the pandemic, showcases his resilience and passion for the cinema industry.
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