Sharon Strickland BCOM. CA. MAICD in

Sharon Strickland BCOM. CA. MAICD

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Chief Executive Officer at Dendy Cinemas Pty Ltd & Icon Film Distribution
📍 Australia

Sharon Strickland is the CEO of Dendy Cinemas and Icon Film Distribution, where she drives growth in film exhibition and distribution. A Macquarie University graduate, she has overseen significant expansion, including new cinemas and the launch of IMAX at Dendy Canberra. She was recently elected President of Independent Cinemas Australia.

Sharon is deeply passionate about the role independent cinemas play within local communities. She is a strong advocate for her team, frequently celebrating their dedication and creativity as core to the companys success. She humbly credits her colleagues for her personal industry recognitions and achievements.

In 2025, she was named one of the Top 50 Women in Global Cinema, an honor she described as "incredibly humbling. "

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Australia
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Independent Cinema
Recently elected President of Independent Cinemas Australia, she is passionate about advancing the interests of independent cinemas and the role they play in communities.
Team Empowerment
Consistently deflects personal praise to credit her "passionate and dedicated team, " showing a deep appreciation for her colleagues' contributions.
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Career

Work history

7-2018
Chief Executive Officer
Dendy Cinemas Pty Ltd & Icon Film Distribution
2-2010
Chief Operating Officer
Dendy Icon
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Education
1992 - 1995
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom
Macquarie University
1997 - 1999
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Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia
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