Industry Veteran Shawn McCoy Joins Imagine Exhibitions as a Senior Vice President
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (July 11, 2023) - Imagine Exhibitions, a global leader in traveling exhibitions and attractions, is excited to announce the appointment of Shawn McCoy as Senior Vice President of Business Development and Creative Strategy. With over 25 years of experience in strategic planning, concept development, and business growth within the experiential planning and design industry, McCoy will serve as a valuable addition to the company’s executive team.
“I first met Shawn at a trade show over 15 years ago, I immediately liked his passion and integrity and we instantly connected” said Tom Zaller, President and CEO of Imagine Exhibitions. “Over the years I have followed Shawn’s incredible growth as a respected leader in the entertainment field and I am very excited to welcome Shawn as a senior member of Imagine as we continue to grow as a team.”
During his tenure at JRA, a renowned experiential planning and design firm, Shawn played a pivotal role in the company’s leadership, growth, and creative development. With a career spanning across theme parks, attractions, brand experiences and cultural destinations, McCoy has collaborated with a wide range of clients including NBC, Universal Studios, Warner Bros., Lionsgate, Sony, Crayola, Hasbro, National Comedy Center, Science Centre Singapore and Space Center Houston.
In 2020, Shawn McCoy was named among the distinguished Blooloop 50 Museum Influencer List, which celebrates individuals who have made significant contributions to the museum community through their creativity and dedication to driving change.
Shawn expressed his enthusiasm for the opportunity to continue shaping the future of immersive design, stating, "I am thrilled to be joining Imagine Exhibitions and embark on this exciting journey. Their commitment to innovation, creativity, and delivering transformative experiences aligns perfectly with my own passion and values. I look forward to collaborating with the talented team at Imagine and working together to create groundbreaking, unforgettable guest experiences for audiences around the world."
Shawn McCoy holds undergraduate degrees in Marketing and Finance from the University of Cincinnati and a Master of Business Administration from Xavier University.
About Imagine Exhibitions:
Atlanta-based Imagine Exhibitions, Inc. is a world leader in narrative-driven, immersive theatrical design, story-telling, and immersive experiences, and creates sophisticated, high-quality experiences for museums, brands, venues, and integrated resorts across the globe. From ideation to operation, Imagines’ team of industry pioneers draws upon decades of success in the fields of immersive design experiences and entertainment to consistently create and implement memorable and thought-provoking environments. The company’s custom experiences deliver focused messaging and serve to increase attendance wherever it is presented. Imagine Exhibitions, Inc. is a global pioneer in traveling entertainment, responsible for many internationally recognized exhibitions such as Harry Potter: The Exhibition, Titanic: The Exhibition, The Hunger Games: The Exhibition, Angry Birds: The Art & Science Behind a Global Phenomenon, Jurassic World: The Exhibition, and Downton Abbey: The Exhibition.
Imagine Exhibitions is currently presenting more than 40 unique exhibitions in museums, science centers, aquariums, integrated resorts, and non-traditional venues worldwide. The company also continues to design, open, and operate its own venues, along with creating and implementing permanent and semi-permanent museum, brand, entertainment properties, and food and beverage experiences. For more information, visit www.ImagineExhibitions.com or find us on Facebook.
Media Contact:
Joy Deibert | Director of Content and Communications, Imagine Exhibitions jdeibert@imagineexhibitions.com
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