Thomas Lesinski Confirmed as Sonar Entertainment’s CEO

LOS ANGELES: Sonar Entertainment has named Thomas Lesinski, who has served on the company’s board of directors since 2013, as its CEO.

Lesinski has occupied the post of Sonar’s interim CEO since September 2015. Prior to that, he was the CEO and founder of Energi Entertainment and has also served as president of Paramount Pictures Digital Entertainment and president of Worldwide Home Entertainment for Paramount. Before that, Lesinski worked at Warner Bros. for ten years.

“In the time that Tom has taken the helm as Sonar’s interim CEO, he has without question demonstrated how ideally suited he is to guide our ongoing growth and expansion,” said Gabriel de Alba, chairman of Sonar Entertainment and managing director and partner at The Catalyst Capital Group. “He has the vision and the leadership skills to ensure that the momentum the company currently enjoys will continue and accelerate moving forward.”

“This is a great company with a clear mandate and strong creative momentum,” added Lesinski. “I’m grateful to Catalyst and the Sonar board for the ongoing support and look forward to the opportunity.”