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Carmichael
RWS Global Restructures
Leadership
America, Brian Oerding at Six Flags Magic Mountain, Richard
Pretlow at Six Flags Over Georgia, and Pete Carmichael at Six
Flags Over Texas.
WhiteWater has appointed Peter Boyack as
executive vice president, business development
for the Middle East, India, and Africa. Boyack
brings more than 20 years of experience across
Boyack
EMEA, including the past six years leading
regional growth strategy for Event Lab in Dubai. He has worked
with clients across theme parks, water parks, resorts, and sports.
DRONISOS
The expansion of of Dronisos in North America
will now now be supported by the appointment of Jeremy Pancoast as vice president,
Pancoast
U.S. business development. Pancoast brings
more than 20 years of experience in the themed entertainment
industry, including leadership roles at Merlin Entertainments
Therme Group has appointed Tan Boon Khai as
chief executive officer of Therme Group Singapore.
He brings more than 30 years of experience across
Singapore’s public and private sectors, including
leadership roles at JTC Corporation, the Singapore
Khai
Land Authority, CapitaLand, and Ascott. In the
new role, he will lead the development of Therme Singapore, a SG$1
billion urban wellbeing resort at Marina South set to open in 2030.
THERME GROUP
Therme Group Singapore Appoints Chief
Executive
The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) has
appointed Kathryn England as chief executive
officer following a period serving as interim
CEO. England becomes the first woman to lead
England
the organization in its 200-year history. She
first joined ZSL more than a decade ago, bringing experience in
veterinary care, wildlife health, and operations while supporting
the organization’s continued focus on conservation and public
engagement.
Dronisos Expands U.S.
Business Development
Leadership
Catherine “Cat” Lorenzo was appointed as park
president of Morgan’s Wonderland following
her tenure as interim leader. Lorenzo joined the
organization in 2025 as director of operations
Lorenzo
and brings more than 30 years of experience
in the attractions industry. Her background includes leadership
roles at SeaWorld San Antonio and the San Antonio Zoo. In her
new role, she will oversee park operations and support continued
development of the organization’s inclusive guest experience.
ZSL
ZSL Names New Chief
Executive
Morgan’s Wonderland Names
New Park President
MORGANS WONDERLAND
Enchanted Parks USA has
appointed Franceen Gonzales
as chief operating officer and
Catherine Colton Dunlap as
Gonzales
Dunlap
vice president of lodging as
the company expands its portfolio. Gonzales will oversee operations across the growing park portfolio, while Dunlap brings experience in attractions and hospitality. The appointments come as
Enchanted Parks now operates multiple former Six Flags properties under a long-term agreement with EPR Properties.
ENCHANTED PARKS
ENCHANTED PARKS
Enchanted Parks
Builds Leadership
RWS
WHITEWATER
WhiteWater Expands
Leadership
The next phase of growth across RWS Global’s
entertainment and sports portfolio will be led by
the company’s reorganized team. The company
has announced a leadership transition, with
Stana (L), McCoy (R)
founder Ryan Stana moving to executive chairman and Jake McCoy (formerly chief operating
officer) transitioning to interim chief executive
officer. McCoy will lead the company’s next
phase of growth across its global entertainment and sports portfolio. The company also
Gardner
named AJ Gardner as general manager of its
new Middle East headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi
Arabia. Gardner previously held roles with major regional operators, supporting expansion across key international markets.
RWS
Pretlow
SIX FLAGS
Oerding
SIX FLAGS
SIX FLAGS
SIX FLAGS
Krajnak
and United Parks & Resorts. In his new role, he will focus on
strengthening client partnerships and expanding the integration
of Dronisos’ motion-controlled technologies across destination
and live entertainment environments globally.
TEEG Names Group Managing Director
The Entertainment and Education Group (TEEG) has appointed
Anhul Chauhan as group managing director. Chauhan brings
experience leading large-scale organizations across Asia in food
and beverage, QSR, and consumer goods. He most recently served
as global managing director of Minor Food Group. In his new role,
he will oversee TEEG’s continued growth across its portfolio of
location-based entertainment brands in the Asia-Pacific region.
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