Imax has named Jonathan Fischer, who has held senior-level executive posts at Netflix, Illumination and New Regency, as its Chief Content Officer. In his new role, Fischer will oversee Imax's content strategy across Hollywood and international films,

Imax has hired Netflix executive Jonathan Fischer as its new chief content officer, overseeing the company's content strategy across Hollywood and international films as well as documentaries, live events and theatrical experiences.

Fischer, most recently vp of content strategy & analysis, global films for Netflix, will be based in Playa Vista and report to Imax CEO Rich Gelfond. His appointment comes on the heels of Imax tapping Anne Globe as its new chief marketing officer to oversee all brand, film marketing, creative and social media for the company.

IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today named Jonathan Fischer as Chief Content Officer - a role in which he will oversee the Company's content strategy across Hollywood and international films, IMAX Documentaries,