Kelly Ryner Promoted to President, Thinkwell Asia

	Kelly Ryner, Thinkwell Asia, Ltd.

Thinkwell Group, the worldwide experience design and production agency specializing in the creation and master planning of theme parks, destination resorts, major branded and intellectual property attractions, events and spectaculars, museums and exhibits, expos, and live shows around the world, announce the promotion of Kelly Ryner to the position of president of both Thinkwell Asia, Ltd. in Hong Kong and Thinkwell's Chinese entity in Bejing, China. Ryner will be located full time in Beijing.

"The appointment of Kelly Ryner to president of Thinkwell Asia is the culmination of a long-term growth strategy in the region," said Joe Zenas, chief executive officer of Thinkwell Group. "Kelly has been a key contributor to our success since the company's inception in 2001. We are confident in her ability to build a significant business in Asia and will bring her entrepreneurial spirit and strong work ethic to bear on our growth there."

Much of Thinkwell's work in Asia in the past has been in the theme park and resort sectors, working for major studios, casino owners, and Fortune 500 companies wanting to expand their brand and intellectual properties overseas. More recently in China, Thinkwell has been partnering in the strategy, creation, and development of new intellectual properties and projects for heritage attractions, educational experiences, theme parks, and resorts with real estate developers including Zhonghong Group, Eontime, Le Song, Legend Tourism, and Huayi Brothers Studios.

"I am incredibly honored and excited about this opportunity," Ryner said. "We are building a presence in Asia that not only allows us to spearhead projects from China, but also support our award-winning creative, design, and technical efforts from Los Angeles. Having been with Thinkwell for 13 years I've seen first hand what it takes to grow a company from four people to almost 200 employees and I am thrilled to take on this new challenge."

"Kelly's experience beginning 26 years ago as an artist and art director for Nickelodeon, Universal Studios, and Warner Bros. followed by her move into business development gives her the unique perspective of understanding the project development lifecycle like few others," said Francois Bergeron, chief operating officer of Thinkwell. "With Kelly being promoted to be a principal in our companies in Asia as well as relocating to China, I can't think of a better way to show our commitment to the relationships we've been fostering with our long-standing client base there."