#112 Benjamin Zeccola - CEO of Palace Cinemas

In this episode, I interview Benjamin Zeccola - CEO of Palace Cinemas. Founded by his father, Antonio, in 1965, Palace Cinemas has grown into Australia's leading independent cinema group with over 200 screens across 24 locations nationally. 

Throughout the episode, Benjamin discusses being involved in the family business from a young age, and the process of stepping into the CEO role. He reflects on the complex process of succession planning and balancing family dynamics with business needs. He also shares how he led the business through major shifts in the cinema industry, including the challenges brought on by COVID-19.

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Chapters

• 0:00 #112 Benjamin Zeccola
• 2:30 Benjamin's Early Days
• 5:18 Joining the Family-Run Business
• 11:00 Succession Planning as a Family Business
• 16:15 The Possibility of Partnerships
• 18:59 Changes in the Cinema Industry
• 22:29 The Impact of Uncertainty to the Cinema Industry
• 24:47 What Benjamin Learnt About Himself and His Leadership During Times of Uncertainty
• 27:24 Cinemas During Covid-19 Lockdown
• 32:06 What Benjamin Loves About the Cinema Industry
• 33:01 Benjamin's Favourite Movies
• 33:57 What's Next for Palace Cinemas