The former president of the Academy Of Motion Picture Of Arts And Sciences has been engaged to deepen ties with the creative community.

Ganis has served in various global and strategic positions in companies such as Sony, LucasFilm, Warner Bros, Paramount and Fox.

In addition to his tenure as president of the Academy, Ganis served on the boards of Marvel Entertainment and the University Of California, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive.

“Dolby is a special company which has had a profound impact on cinema,” Ganis said. “I’m thrilled to be part of an effort to revolutionise the movie experience again. I believe the right innovations make cinema magical and look forward to applying my background and enthusiasm to Dolby’s efforts.”