USA: Doug Stagner Joins IAAPA to Oversee Worldwide Operations

The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) recently announced that Doug Stagner joins the IAAPA team as Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of worldwide operations, a newly created position responsible for the achievement of the association’s goals, growth and global infrastructure.

Stagner has been working in the attractions industry for 33 years now – he began his career in 1984 as a ride operator at SeaWorld San Diego. He has held a variety of positions – from entry level through senior leadership – and has extensive experience in operations, business development and strategic planning and execution. Previous to his new position, he was working as Vice President of International Operations at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment.

AS COO and EVP, Stagner now oversees IAAPA’s management of global membership, communications, education, human resources and the four regional offices in Brussels, Mexico City, Hong Kong and Orlando. (eap)