Rehman, Abdul

Dr. Abdul Rehman, the Chief Product Officer at IMAX, plays a pivotal role in shaping the company’s Streaming & Consumer Technology strategy. As the co-founder and former CEO of SSIMWAVE Inc, which was acquired by IMAX, he is recognized as a trailblazer in image enhancement and streaming technology. Dr. Rehman is champion for IMAX Enhanced, a program that seamlessly delivers blockbuster films to homes through remastered content and cutting-edge devices. His groundbreaking research and contributions have earned him and his colleagues both a Primetime Emmy® and a Technology & Engineering Emmy Award. His journey spans academia, industry, and innovation, including stints at the University of Waterloo, BlackBerry, and Technical University Munich.